Thursday, April 9, 2009

"Thank You"

Dear Fellow Caledonians,

I would like to take a moment to thank all of the citizens that came out, and cared enough to vote.

I would also like to thank all of the people that supported me and have entrusted me with the responsibility and opportunity to represent them. I want you to know that I take this role as Trustee very seriously, and I look forward to working hard to make the fair and balanced decisions that will help Caledonia to become a more financially stable community.

Thank you for your time, consideration, and your vote.

Sincerely,

Kathy Burton, your Caledonia Trustee #1

Saturday, March 28, 2009

Campaign Update

Dear Fellow Caledonians,

It has come to my attention that a gentleman is exercising his right to launch a write-in campaign for the same open seat for which I am currently running.

I would like people to know that I respect the process, followed the proper procedure, and worked to turn in the maximum number of 100 signatures allowed to secure my name on the ballot (instead of the 20 minimum signatures required). This is just a small example of how hard I am willing to work, and how serious I am about the prospect of serving this Village as a Trustee.

Community is my passion! As sewer, water and border agreements are enacted, this becomes a crucial time for Caledonia and its long term financial future. If elected as your Trustee, I will work to maintain a quality level of services, make sure infrastructure needs are met, and try to keep residents' taxes low by actively pursuing commercial development to ease the burden on the property owner. I will listen to all concerns, and do my homework so that I can make fair and balanced decisions that will benefit the VILLAGE AS A WHOLE - not just a select few.

Please remember that EVERY vote counts. Right now, I need to count on YOU to vote for ME on Tuesday, April 7th so that we can continue to move forward toward the goal of making Caledonia a great place to Live, Work and Play.

Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,

Kathy Burton

Friday, March 13, 2009

A New Day...A New Year...and A NEW CAMPAIGN

Dear Friends,

Last year I ran my first campaign. The support I received was overwhelming. That support gave me the courage to stay involved after I lost my race by a mere 40 votes.

Looking back, I am proud of the race that I ran. I am proud that the message to "make Caledonia a great place to Live, Work and Play" was so well received.

That message still holds true for me today.

I have kept busy this past year. I have attended countless meetings. I was appointed to the Open Space Management Oversight Committee; and I have volunteered time as a member on the Caledonia School District Steering Committee.

In spite of the challenges that Caledonia faces, I am very excited to serve Caledonia on the Village Board. I look forward to continue working hard to make Caledonia a great place to Live, Work and Play.

Please remember to vote on Tuesday, April 7th!

Thank you for your time and support!

Respectfully,

Kathy Burton

P.S.- On a personal note: I would like to thank Howard Stacey (current Trustee#1) for his years of service on the Village Board. I wish him luck in all of his future endeavors. "Thank you Mr. Stacey!"