On Aug. 31 a letter, “Do not be duped by Auburn political signs” from Brad Kowalski, shocked this 81-year-old lifelong Auburn resident.
I have both signs: the first was last year encouraging all residents to Protect Lake Auburn (our drinking water); the second appeared a month ago, after I met Jeff Harmon, who listened to citizens collecting signatures about protecting Lake Auburn and development issues.
The writer mentioned the Auburn Water District and its concern for septic ordinances and lack of addressing them. That board agrees with his development plans.
Isn’t it a surprise that previous boards would be found at fault, certainly not present development ones? If the writer were employed by the city, would he disagree with the mayor and his council?
Does he really believe our ancestors wanted to damage Lake Auburn and be popular with all of us? Thank goodness they created the watershed to protect both Taylor Pond and Lake Auburn.
The writer went on to insult the wealthy elites — where would Auburn be without them? Along with us of humble beginnings, it has taken all of us to volunteer with our time and money for Little League, various city boards, the YMCA and YWCA, both hospital boards, Girl and Boy Scouts, church and civic groups, parent school groups and so much more.
Let me end by saying, I am so proud of the people of Auburn and strongly believe my two signs speak for many of them.
Mary Ann Norcross, Auburn
Editor’s note: This letter was updated to eliminate an assertion that the mayor appoints water district board members. Candidates apply for the positions, which are then approved by vote of the City Council. This was an editing error.
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