Write-in candidate for Albion Village Board says she brings compassion for community

Editor:

Dear fellow citizens of Albion, for those who may not already know me, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Faith Smith and I have lived with you in this great community of Albion for over 25 years.

My husband, Michael, and I have raised our three children alongside you, and currently we have three beautiful grandchildren who attend the Albion schools. I have a small business and am a member of the Albion Merchants Association.

Since 2010 I have served our fellow residents in need of food, fellowship and other basic needs, first as Director of the Community Kitchen and now as Director of the Orleans Koinonia Kitchen. In connection with that role, it was my honor to receive the 2022 Community Service Award from the Albion Chamber of Commerce.

I care deeply about the needs of the people in our community, and recognized early on that you don’t have to be homeless to need a little help and care. And now I come to you to ask for your help.

I would like to officially announce my desire to be considered as a write-in candidate for the March 19 trustee election for the Albion Village Board.

As a business owner, I feel we need to do a better job to bring the community and the businesses together. We need to bring our downtown, with all its vintage charm, back to life.

As a member of Harvest Christian Fellowship, I would love to see more collaboration between our local churches and the community. As a parent and grandparent, I would love to see a vibrant, thriving community that meets the needs of families, both young and old, to live, work and play in a safe and caring environment.

I believe that I have the passion and vision to help bridge the gap between community members and the village officials, and will work tirelessly toward these goals.

I like to think I can make a difference in the community and fight for the needs of our neighbors. If you believe in these things too, please write in my name, Faith Smith, when you visit the polls on March 19.

Sincerely yours,

Faith Smith

Albion