Regardless of politics, I am committed to building bridges of understanding & fostering mutual respect. When we allow hateful rhetoric to take the place of honest dialogue, when we reward bullying over merit, we chip away at the very fabric of a healthy democracy.
Let’s do better
If we want good people to continue serving on our volunteer boards, we’ve got to be better. I’ve watched with dismay the attacks on Elizabeth Andersen, a lifelong public servant who I appointed to the library board. The attacks are personal, fabricated and unacceptable.