Shelby councilman looking forward to new era in town government

Editor:

To the residents of Shelby who participated in voting this primary election, thank you for exercising your rights. To the candidates who participated in the election, it takes real courage to commit to a cause that affects an entire Town, you deserve to be commended for your participation.

I cannot begin to say how proud I felt as the results came in, it was life-changing. On Tuesday, a new wind came kicking around and it gives our neighbors hope that a new Shelby is on the horizon.

It has been abundantly clear that frustration loomed large in our Town for several years and now there’s a breath of fresh air, a light at the end of the tunnel. The people not only spoke on Tuesday but they made it a referendum on what direction they want our Town to move in. The time has come, the old style of leadership is behind us and a fresh perspective majority has emerged.

While the results weren’t favorable to everyone, it doesn’t mean we can’t use the next chapter before new leaders take office as a collaboration to exert the people’s voice. Our current Board has the opportunity to jumpstart a renaissance and it starts at our special meeting.

Showing a united front will strengthen our Town, not only for the immediate but for generations going forward. Shifting our focus to restoring financial security, solving problems like our water district, and governing for all of Shelby, can be the first pillar of making Shelby great again!

It is my hope that the current Board Majority can come together with Councilwoman Limina and myself to usher in a new growth for Shelby. Instead of waiting until January 1, we can have five productive months of cutting red tape, eliminating fiscal waste, and getting our house in order.

Then on January 1, 2026 when the new Board takes office, we are already hitting the ground running! Shelby can’t afford to continue down the same path or be subject to a lame duck session. All hands are on deck, that’s what the people want and that’s what they deserve. If we cannot govern for the people then step aside and let a new group of leaders grab the bull by the horns.

Thank you again neighbors for your current support! To those who won on Tuesday, congratulations and for those who continue to serve, let’s work together serving this great Town!

Respectfully,

Eddie Zelazny

Councilman

Shelby