Taylorsville is very fortunate to have two highly respected candidates running for the state Legislature. As stated in a letter to the editor by Doug and Sylvia Wright, Jim Dunnigan has, on specific occasions, voted in line with his constituents, and with 18 years as a representative, he certainly understands the dynamics and workings of our political system (“Vote for a representative who will represent you,” Aug. 8).
On the Democratic ticket we have Lynette Wendel, a member of the Taylorsville Planning Commission, who has worked tirelessly for the very issues which concern the Wrights, and all of us. Lynette is the one who was a leader and active participant in the petition drive against the tax bill. At the outset of the pandemic, she is the one who, with her campaign volunteers, responded to the pandemic by delivering food to the homebound, school packets to students without internet, masks to individuals and personal protective equipment to police personnel. Daily, Lynette is the volunteer whom you will see in the schools, the animal shelters, the senior citizen centers, working to make things a little better for all members of our community.
While I applaud our current representative for not voting a straight party ticket, my support goes to Lynette Wendel, because voting for her constituents would be the rule, not the exception.
Paula Nelson, Taylorsville