Please allow me

To introduce myself.

My name is Peter Lyons and I am running for the New Albany City Council, 2nd district.

I've decided to run for city council because I love this city. I believe this city can be so much more than what it is now.

I've been reading the blogs and forums and developing an understanding of the wants and needs of the people of this community. It's a fair statement to say that there needs to be some change in the political climate of this city.

The definition of "awaken" is to "rouse from sleep" or to "make someone aware". I feel it's an appropriate theme for the changes that need to take place in New Albany.

This blog is not just for the election. If elected, this blog will continue to inform the public as to what's going on.

Feel free to post your comments. I only ask that your comments be respectful of others.

I've also created an email address for direct communication. You can reach me at newalbany2nd@gmail.com.

The first thing on my list of things to do is have a "town hall" meeting, so that I can get to know you and hear your concerns. I'm already looking for a location to have this meeting, and I'm open to suggestions. This is NOT a fundraiser. This something that I would continue even after the election. Your input is extremely important to me.

I'll be posting campaign issues in future posts. The one thing that I will promise is that I'm not going to list off all the things you want to hear. I'm not going to "soundbite" everyone I talk to and create this really impressive but totally impossible list of campaign promises. It's impossible to make everyone happy, and I'm not going to pretend or lie to anyone. I can't tell you I'm going to work hard to clean up New Albany AND that I don't believe in enforcement for the Offenders (Landlords). I will tell you that I'll take the position that will benefit the community, and I'll stand by it.

Thank you for allowing me to introduce myself, and I hope to meet with you soon!
pete