Jon Sherman says his wife has long been deeply committed to Medina

Editor:

I don’t usually comment on the race for Mayor, and unlike some others, I’ve always preferred to keep a low profile on issues involving the Village. Many of you know me from my years teaching high school science at Medina High School and coaching baseball. One thing I always tried to instill in my students was that their voices matter. At a time like this, I feel it’s important that I use mine.

Marguerite and I have shared a life together for many years, and long before she ever held public office, I saw the kind of person she is. From the start of her career in education, she has always gone above and beyond to make sure things are done the right way and that people are treated the right way.

When the cheerleading team didn’t have a coach and it looked like the girls might lose their season, Marguerite stepped in to coach because she couldn’t stand the thought of those students missing out. She also took on class advisor roles so students would have someone guiding and supporting them.

Throughout her teaching career, both as a teacher and later as a department chair, she fought for special education students and their families. She believed deeply that those students deserved every service and opportunity available to them, and she worked hard to make sure they received it.

That same sense of responsibility is what led her into public service. Her involvement began on the Planning Board, where she spent years helping guide thoughtful decisions about our community. Following that, she continued serving Medina as a trustee and now as mayor, always focused on moving the village forward.

All of this happened while we were raising four children. She was there for band and chorus concerts, YMCA sports, Scouts, and high school athletics. Today she brings that same love and energy to being a grandmother.

We chose to buy our home in the Village of Medina 26 years ago because it was where we wanted to raise our family. Medina had everything we hoped for – great schools, a paid fire department and police force, and a walkable community with shops and restaurants nearby. It was a wonderful place to raise our kids, and in many ways it has only gotten better.

Elections can sometimes bring out the worst in people. I’ve read some of the comments and accusations, and they don’t solve the challenges Medina faces. What I know is this: Medina means the world to Marguerite. She has given countless hours of her time to this community because she truly cares about the people who live here.

I’m proud of the work she’s done, and proud to stand beside her as she continues working for the Village of Medina.

Sincerely,

Marguerite’s husband

Jon Sherman

Medina