REPRINTED FROM THE HAMMONTON NEWS--LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

Wednesday, January 25, 2006
Area resident salutes Winslow Township mayor for goodness and generosity

How very refreshing it is to know someone in public office who means what they say and follows through on their intentions.

Recently, I was in need of help requiring the aid of a public servant. Our mayor, who makes herself accessible to all Winslow residents, whenever necessary, came to my rescue again and responded quickly to my need, with genuine concern and understanding.

I strongly believe Sue Ann Metzner is a public servant of the highest caliber. She is wholly committed to serving the people of Winslow Township. She works conscientiously to execute the duties of her office with a great degree of compassion, integrity and honesty. Mayor Metzner proves through her example that women can hold positions of authority and leadership without bowing down to the false gods of greed, power, self-interest and exploitation. Sue Ann Metzner demonstrates, through her life experience, that one can rise above political obstacles and physical limitations to attain the worthy goals her position requires. She uses her time, her energy and her resources to fulfill the demands of her job.

Too often, citizens are unaware of the public servants in their midst who demonstrate heroic and selfless character traits. Mayor Metzner realizes that not everyone recognizes or appreciates the amount of dedication and effort she puts forth to fulfill her duties as mayor. But public opinion does not deter her from doing the job she was appointed to do by the people of Winslow Township.

Sue Ann Metzner forges ahead despite the setbacks and negative projections. Her strength lies in her confidence in her God-given abilities and talents that have shaped the woman and leader she is today. She is always grateful for the many people who support and respect her position, the people who are able to see the "fruits of her labor" and accentuate the "good" in their assessment of her as mayor.

Who of us could possibly know the amount of sacrifices our mayor has made all in the "line of duty"? It is our moral and civic responsibility to acknowledge and express our gratitude to these selfless servants of the people. I, for one, salute this brave soul Sue Ann Metzner, for her immense capacity to rise above the bonds of human selfishness into the "light of service" where "giving and serving" is the "Law of her Being." To this end she has labored tirelessly and with steadfast courage, determination and perseverance. Mayor Metzner has fulfilled our highest expectations. To quote William Penn, "A government is only as good as its leaders."
Thank you, Sue Ann Metzner, for being a "good leader" for the people in Winslow Township.

Sharon Caprio
Braddock
Originally published: HAMMONTON NEWS January 25, 2006