Letter to the Editor,
In this crazy, unexpected, unpredictable world we live in, it’s a pleasure to take a moment to reflect and treasure memories, challenges and accomplishments of the past.
I’m at a stage in my life that affords me the opportunity to do just that! I was privileged to have an opportunity from my community to represent Centennial for 8 years as their City Councilwoman. An honorable assignment!
During my tenure, my learning curve went from “mild” to hurricane proportions. Looking back, I could not have survived without my fellow cohorts.
Don Sheehan rises to the top of my list. We both were novices eager to learn and make a difference in our city. Don was my mentor, fellow peacemaker with a solid, innovative and confident style. He was dependable, open-minded, adventurous and a team player as we all explored the best ways to run a city. Don was never shy to express his own personal opinion in matters that were controversial.
I learned patience, thoughtful dialogue and compassion and dedication to the City of Centennial. I was always amazed by his confident stature and articulate responses to sometimes controversial matters.
Don’s commitment to excellence was the cornerstone to building an extraordinary city. His innate ability to listen and appreciate all sides with the sole purpose of “what’s right for Centennial” was never compromised.
He will do that as a Mayor!
We are all different, which makes life so exciting. Don will always do what is right for the City while respecting all different views and opinions.
Balance is his operative Aura!
Kathy Turley
Former Centennial City Council woman