Arizona Daily Star Letters To The Editor July 24th
Kevin Dahl is a local hero
I’ve known and worked with Kevin Dahl for over 25 years. He is a champion of sound water policy, rainwater harvesting, and solar and green space expansion in low-income neighborhoods. He fights to help us adapt to climate change. He pushed to move up park and pool improvements by 4 years at Thompson Park (formerly Mansfield). Kevin also used Ward money to quietly pick up the tab for a senior meals program at the Donna Liggins Center after funding was canceled by federal budget cuts. He is a consummate community activist who has raised thousands of dollars for local Democratic candidates and non-profits over the past two decades. Working for Native Seeds Search, the Tucson Bird Alliance (formally Tucson Audubon) and the National Parks Conservation Association, he has made our region and state a better place. As a Council Member, Kevin is that rare public servant who does not aspire to higher office or to feed his own ego. He just does the right thing. Always.
Christina McVie
Northwest side
Super endorsement for Kevin Dahl
Hi Tucsonans. I've known Kevin Dahl, on and off, for 50 years. He comes close to being perfect for the City Council, Ward 3. Or for anywhere else. I worked with him on several projects and he was always pleasant to work with. Maybe most of all, he seems to be progressive but also is practical with his feet solidly on the ground. People like him are the future of this country.
Eric Schilling
Downtown
Dahl’s quiet support appreciated
Here are two of the many lessons I’ve learned in five years volunteering with Tucson Food Share. One, a lot of people struggle to get around, and it puts their food security at risk. This has deepened my commitment to keeping our transit fare free. As a Ward 6 resident I voted for Miranda Schubert, who shares this value. Two, Kevin Dahl and the Ward 3 staff sincerely care about, and diligently work to care for, this community. They have supported TFS in countless ways and never asked for recognition. Whether it’s volunteering their time, facilitating neighbor relations, providing funds and supporting grant applications, assisting folks we refer to them, or just making creative suggestions as we try to problem solve, we know we can turn to Kevin’s office and find friends. With both Miranda and Kevin on the City Council we can build a more connected and compassionate Tucson.
Suzanne Schafer
Downtown