Dear Editor,

I have had the privilege to get to know Itanya Coon-Kauffman very well this election cycle, which is why I am asking everyone to vote for her. Itanya is a very smart woman who wants to bring change to the community.

I have had long and deep conversations with her about how we need local leaders to be transparent and held accountable. Itanya is not afraid to tell you how it is and she speaks her mind and calls people out when they are being untruthful.

Itanya has expressed, “If I get elected then the whole process of just approving every budget proposal will change. People will have to explain whether they’ve sought grants to fund the projects they want to execute because grant money is available and will lessen the burden on the taxpayers.”

Itanya cares about where taxpayer money is going. She is a teacher and has learned to give her students the best education possible with a small budget. Itanya believes in honesty, compassion, transparency and accountability.

I think she would be perfect for the job because she will question every decision and budget that is being approved. She will not vote “yes” just because everyone else agrees.

I am asking everyone to vote for Itanya Coon-Kauffman for county council at-large because we need local leaders who are truthful, we need more diversity, we need transparency and we need change. Itanya would be the first black person in local office if she is elected.

I support Itanya Coon-Kauffman for County Council At-Large and I am asking everyone to please vote for her now at the justice building or on Nov. 3 at their polling location.

Sincerely,

Denisse Mendez
Warsaw