Petsinger running for NR council

Christina Petsinger is seeking election to the New Richland city council. The following is a letter she submitted on her behalf.

 

“This letter is to express my interest in the New Richland city council seat vacancy. The following is a short introduction and why I would make a good appointment for councilor.

 

I am a 30-plus year resident of New Richland and I have seen a great deal of ups and downs in our little town. As a concerned resident I believe I would be able to bring a fresh set of eyes and ideas to our established council.

 

I am involved in many areas to help serve the community, many I’m sure most are unaware of. I am a United States Navy Vet, I am one of few Boy Scout Unit Commissioners in our state, Boy Scout Parent, and am also Den Leader for our local den here in New Richland. I am also a trained spotter through Skywarn in Waseca County, a member of CERT in Waseca County, Senior Consultant for Pampered Chef, a Legal Guardian of a Developmentally Delayed member of our community and have helped other vets get through the daunting paperwork of filing claims.   

 

I enjoy helping people, am a sound board for those who need someone to talk with and know how to keep my mouth shut when needed but also, I am not afraid to speak up!  I have been told I am a Professional Volunteer with a sharp tongue, I will own that all day long.

 

I believe we need to stop dwelling on the past, shoulda, woulda, couldas, and move forward. As a council we need to make sure we are always representing the whole town. We need to set our differences aside and focus on what is best for our small community. This also would include doing whats best for everyone in a fiscally responsible and appropriate manner.  Communication is huge on all levels and departments across the board. We are elected or appointed these positions to do what is right not what we always want to do. I believe we all need to be accountable and transparent in decisions we are making.

 

I look forward to sharing my views with you and/or the council and can be available on short notice.

 

Christina Petsinger”