To the Editors:

In my judgment, the following characteristics are essential for every person who serves on Oberlin City Council.

Members of Council must maintain the highest ethical standards and not make decisions based on having unlawful interest in a public contract or by conducting personal affairs or business on City property and equipment.

Members of Council should willingly share their knowledge and time for the enhancement of the community.

• Members of Council have a duty to hear every citizen’s opinion, suggestion or complaint at the time it is offered.
• Members of Council cannot obligate themselves to any single issue or interest group; they must consider the community as a whole when deciding their vote.
• Members of Council must attempt to answer all reasonable inquiries and will not allow information to be concealed from the public.

Members of Council can be open and receptive but will demand all essential information on the issue prior to voting.

This is the kind of Councilman I will continue to be if elected on Tuesday, Nov. 6.