Commentary
Over the past 21 years, many ABC members have stepped forward as candidates in
Columbia Council elections. And, this year was no exception. Our ABC President, Alex
Hekimian, decided to throw his hat in the ring in Oakland Mills, and in a close race he
won!
There were contested elections for Columbia Council in four villages this year, and here
are the latest vote tallies:
| Oakland Mills |
Alex Hekimian |
— |
270 |
|
Phil Engelke |
— |
262 |
| Harper’s Choice |
Cindy Coyle |
— |
315 |
|
Lynda Maxwell |
— |
200 |
| Wilde Lake |
Phil Kirsch |
— |
260 |
|
Linda Odum |
— |
225 |
| Town Center |
Suzanne Waller |
— |
134 |
|
Steve Meskin |
— |
121 |
While we savor our victories, we know that the composition of the Columbia Council/CA
Board of Directors is still not what it should be, and that our work on behalf of Columbia’s
residents is needed now more than ever. In that vein, we ask each of you to continue to
support ABC’s efforts by continuing your membership. Also, since we have a lot of
talented and knowledgeable people in ABC, we would appreciate your stepping forward
and helping in any way you can in the work of our organization.
In advance of our upcoming meeting, we are enclosing a nomination form for members
who wish to serve on our Board of Directors in the upcoming year. You may fill out the
form and bring it to the May 5 meeting. We look forward to another exciting year!
So many of our dreams at first seem impossible,
then they seem improbable, and then,
when we summon the will, they soon become inevitable.
Christopher Reeve