Hahn would have my vote

Recently, I was honored by Centre County Democrats with its Lifetime Achievement Award. It was especially rewarding to visit with so many people who attended the program: former students who had attended State High when my husband and I taught there, neighbors from Penns Valley and State College and local officials from all over the county.

I was particularly pleased that Don Hahn, who is running for mayor of State College, was there. If I still lived in State College, he would definitely get my vote because in these troubled political times the borough needs a man of experience and the gentle wisdom that Don exhibits over and over.

As I reflected on my lifetime in the political world, I realized that night that it does take more than a village. It takes many people, young and old, different races and ethnic backgrounds working together to achieve the lifestyles we all hope to have for ourselves and our children. I have been privileged to work with many good people in the past 40 years and I am always optimistic as I look to the future. But, we all must continue to vote and work together. We cannot be complacent when it comes to our elected officials.

This story was originally published November 1, 2017 at 10:52 PM with the headline "Hahn would have my vote."