I have found that my years as a dairy farmer prepared me in many ways for my political life. As a dairy farmer I relied on the advice of many professionals to make my farm profitable and run smoothly. I had a veterinarian to guide me in keeping the cows healthy; a nutritionist to help keep the cows producing to their genetic potential; an agronomist to assist in keeping the land fertile for top yields; and an accountant to help determine the best possible income of each area of the business and if more attention was needed to bring each to their full potential.

Listening to these professionals and using their experience to exchange ideas enabled me to make informed decisions in every area of the farm from producing quality hay and crops to meeting the highest of milk production standards and keeping the machinery in good repair to achieve these goals.

This is exactly the protocol that a good Mayor and Council should follow in guiding the Town. In this case the experienced professionals are the Town Staff Members. Senior Town Staff have years if not decades of experience in their chosen profession and this knowledge should be respected and drawn upon when conducting Town Business. A good Council will question staff members about any advice given and staff will explain their rationale behind this advice. This ensures that the Town is functioning at its top potential and if any changes are needed to achieve this goal.

Please contact me with any questions or concerns.

-Marv

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