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Coffee with the
Commissioner… A Thank You
Next Coffee Jan. 9, Wayne Lakes
Before I became Commissioner, I decided I would go out once a month and
try and meet people over coffee and breakfast to let them know what I
thought, and let people tell me what they thought a commissioner should
be. I called those events “Coffee with the Candidate”. They were always
entertaining, and let me reach people so we could share ideas and
concerns. This January, I start my sixth year as Commissioner. I have
continued this tradition, now known as “Coffee with the Commissioner”.
I intend to do so as long as I serve, because I believe that people
deserve to be able to talk with their elected officials face to face,
in an informal setting where you and I are both more comfortable. I
want the people of Darke County to have access to me, and to realize
that all of our elected officials are also willing to meet with people
and discuss their jobs. They may not do it like I do, but they are
always willing to help, if you just ask.
Over the years, I have learned what people think, and what they want,
and what they see as problems we need to solve. I appreciate the
honesty. I have been told everything, as you can imagine, but I do not
mind criticism. I try very hard to do the right thing, but nobody can
do things right all the time, especially when you are trying to
represent 53,000 people! By my doing these “Coffee’s” I am giving you
the chance to speak your mind, good or bad. This is what I think I am
supposed to do, be accessible, and listen! Communication is the key to
understanding each other.
I want to take the time to say “Thank You” to the people of Darke
County for making these visits informative and worthwhile. I am truly
thankful for all of you who take the time to participate on those
Saturday mornings. Meeting elected officials I am sure ranks right
below having a root canal, but I think it is important that we continue
to talk. I will continue with these after the Holidays, resuming on
January 9th 2016, at the Wayne Lakes Park Gatehouse from 8:00 to 10:00
a.m.
May God bless all of you this Thanksgiving and Christmas Season, and
may 2016 be the best year you have ever had! THANK YOU again for making
this job the best with your kind words, deeds and suggestions.
Commissioner Mike Stegall
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