When you open your ballot, you will see that Clif Kemp is unopposed for a two-year term. Mr. Kemp was appointed (not elected) to the City Council about two years ago. While some of us weren’t necessarily attending all City Council meetings, asking questions of our elected officials to hold them accountable to everyone in Wheeler, the Council was making decisions that have placed the City of Wheeler in major legal and financial jeopardy. That is an unavoidable and very unfortunate fact (whatever your stance on the development proposals that have divided our community).
Wheeler is paying hefty legal fees to defend the City in federal court and in actions before the Oregon Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA). The City has a small budget and is considering the sale of assets to cover on-going legal expenses. Regular operating expenses are being reduced – have you noticed the marked decrease in staff and public service hours at City Hall?
You do have a choice if you want Wheeler to change direction! Write in Heidi Stacks for the two-year term on City Council. Heidi previously served on City Council and as Mayor and has always taken seriously her responsibilities as an elected official. She educates herself on best practices of councilors and city councils in Oregon. Heidi is a tireless volunteer for emergency preparedness and you can count on her to show up for Wheeler. Heidi and her family have lived in Wheeler for decades. Heidi will help Wheeler ‘stop digging’ and find a way through the current legal and financial morass.
Vote today for Heidi Stacks – write in – two year Wheeler City Council term!
