Today my everyday hero is Paul Ayotte. That is “Mayor Paul Ayotte” in Peterborough, Ontario. This past Tuesday,November 13, 2006, he was elected in our "Decisive Election" as the local newspaper put it.
I can’t say that I am a great political student. I have to often go back and try to sort out who is who in the politics of my small world.
Preparing for this Ontario Municipal Election held on Tuesday November 13, 2006 was something that I had to work at…. Who were these people asking me to vote for them? One of my close neighbours ran for a council seat and won. I know him.
Having stated that, I am very interested in the man that has just won the race for our Mayor.
As I read Paul Ayotte’s story, written by Ed Arnold, today I am amazed at the similarities. We both are the same age and also have two kids. We both married registered nurses. My wedding was a year before his. The similarities are there. But that is where it stops. He is a Mayor and I am not. Not my “cup of tea”.
Mayor Ayotte faces personal battles which are a challenge – yet he is willing to step forward for us and take the leadership role for our city. In 1981 it was discovered that Paul has multiple sclerosis.
His personal experiences and past involvement in the local political scene is extensive. He will know his way around the complicated local city departments I am sure. His ideas include a vision of a city council and a mayor working together. If he is able to encourage this and see his vision take action what a difference it would make. We might show up all the other cities of our area – maybe even in Ontario.
Mayor Ayotte’s family are now involved deeper than before. Dad and Grandpa is now a major leader in his community. That is going to make a difference for sure in all that they do. Christmas will have new pressures. His personal time alone will now need some extra planning to achieve it. As a minister I understand that one better than some of the other citizens.
I feel that Mayor Paul Ayotte is an everyday hero. I will begin praying for Paul and the other councillors. It is one small thing that can help them I am sure.
~ Pastor Murray ~
I can’t say that I am a great political student. I have to often go back and try to sort out who is who in the politics of my small world.
Preparing for this Ontario Municipal Election held on Tuesday November 13, 2006 was something that I had to work at…. Who were these people asking me to vote for them? One of my close neighbours ran for a council seat and won. I know him.
Having stated that, I am very interested in the man that has just won the race for our Mayor.
As I read Paul Ayotte’s story, written by Ed Arnold, today I am amazed at the similarities. We both are the same age and also have two kids. We both married registered nurses. My wedding was a year before his. The similarities are there. But that is where it stops. He is a Mayor and I am not. Not my “cup of tea”.
Mayor Ayotte faces personal battles which are a challenge – yet he is willing to step forward for us and take the leadership role for our city. In 1981 it was discovered that Paul has multiple sclerosis.
His personal experiences and past involvement in the local political scene is extensive. He will know his way around the complicated local city departments I am sure. His ideas include a vision of a city council and a mayor working together. If he is able to encourage this and see his vision take action what a difference it would make. We might show up all the other cities of our area – maybe even in Ontario.
Mayor Ayotte’s family are now involved deeper than before. Dad and Grandpa is now a major leader in his community. That is going to make a difference for sure in all that they do. Christmas will have new pressures. His personal time alone will now need some extra planning to achieve it. As a minister I understand that one better than some of the other citizens.
I feel that Mayor Paul Ayotte is an everyday hero. I will begin praying for Paul and the other councillors. It is one small thing that can help them I am sure.
~ Pastor Murray ~
posted by Murray Lincoln at
Wednesday, November 15, 2006
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