I ENDORSE DAVID HAIGHT FOR

DOTHAN CITY COMMISSION DISTRICT 3 ENDORSEMENT

Perhaps it is not my place to endorse David Haight. I do not live in Dothan, Alabama – I’m from small town Ohio and currently live in a very urban part of Miami.

 

David doesn’t even know I’m writing this – he most certainly did not solicit it.

 

But I want voters to know that David Haight is man of high character. Having worked as a journalist covering politics and having worked for the Chair of the Miami City Commission – I have seen more than my share of folks who run for office for their own benefit.

 

My friend and colleague David is running to serve. He brings virtually unmatched experience as a town planner. His very hard work and dedication has improved hundreds of cities in Florida and far beyond.

 

I’ve known David for the better part of a decade. He came into my life when I was transitioning from marketing urban design to writing and speaking about creating a better built environment for people with disabilities. He experienced the disability of a family member firsthand.

 

David has been a wonderful mentor and coach to my labor of love – teaching planners and leaders about Universal Design and creating places where people young and old can move about safely.

 

As a professional with a career spanning a half century, David has taught countless planners – diverse folks from all backgrounds – who have gone on dedicated their lives to making cities places that serve everyday residents.

David Haight will listen, draw from his experience, inject his strong moral/ethical character and flat out do good things for the good people of Dothan.

P.S. For the record, David and I would probably never agree on who should be in the White House or how it should be led. But that doesn't matter in a local election. He is a good man and a consummate professional.