Good option for new blood on school board
I have recently begun to intently follow the issues regarding the Beaufort County School District and the school board. Upon attending two recent meetings and closely following public comments on social media, including this very publication, I have begun to listen to the voice of John Dowling.
It is my observation, after learning of Mr. Dowling’s background and his decades of experience serving as a board member in Massachusetts and a trainer of boards in Massachusetts, that he possesses not only the experience required to fill the vacant seat for District 6, which includes communities such as Berkeley Hall, Eagle’s Pointe, Oldfield and Sun City, but he also possesses the beliefs and characteristics that are the backbone of any elected official who is meant to represent the voice of the people.
He stands for transparency, accountability, and healthy debate, all characteristics that would make him an excellent addition to the Beaufort County Board of Education.
I urge others, particularly the voters located in District 6, to encourage Mr. Dowling to run in the special election to be held on Oct. 17.
Jennifer Wallace
Bluffton
This story was originally published July 13, 2017 at 10:09 PM with the headline "Good option for new blood on school board."