The residents of New Albany's 1st council district are about to experience a delightful change.
For the first time in two decades, they'll have a new council representative. Whether you love current councilman Dan Coffey or hate him -- and we've experienced both emotions at NA Confidential -- it cannot be denied that he symbolizes a very old-school white male approach to governance, even when he was a younger white male than he is now. Contrary to popular opinion, his legacy is not all bad; still, the transition stands to be exciting. No matter what else occurs this November, the 1st district will have a female seat holder, and this is an undisputed positive, in itself.
My endorsement decision is very difficult. Both Stefanie Griffith (R) and Jennie Collier (D) are first-time candidates, and there is no case to be made against either one.
Stefanie is better known city-wide owing to her role as owner and manager of the family business, Strandz Salon & Threadz Boutique, and participation in civic organizations like Develop New Albany.
Jennie worked hard for David White during both his mayoral runs and has a mind of her own, capable of making her own decisions and not being a lockstep sycophant beholden to the chairman of the Democratic Party. This is a high recommendation.
If I lived in the 1st council district, I'd vote for Stefanie Griffith. This one's a very personal endorsement, and I'd like to stress yet again that Jennie is qualified and worthy of consideration.
It comes down to history. I went to school with Stefanie's brother, and before Strandz moved to Vincennes Street, the Lenfert family business was located in the wing of the NABC Pizzeria & Public House building (my former business) now being used as the arcade. Stefanie has been running the business since she was a teen, and it has been successful all this time. That's no small feat, and to me, independent local business experience like this is a tie-breaker.
Compendium:
- Vote Stefanie Griffith for New Albany City Council District 1.
- Vote Scott Stewart for New Albany City Council District 2.
- Vote for Thunder the Wonder Ferret as a write-in for New Albany City Council District 3.
- Vote Cisa Kubley for New Albany City Council District 4.
- Vote Josh "JT" Turner for New Albany City Council District 5.
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