Letter to the Editor: Siegel throws hat into ring for mayoral race

To the Editor:

Why am I running for Mayor of Odessa? Well, first off, I think we should have pride in living here and want to make this town a better place to raise a family in. Last year, no one ran for this office. Why not? Don’t you have city pride in you? That is why I decided to run. Don’t let the council do your job. If you want a job, run for it.

I am not worried about me. This town is already in good hands. I will work with the city council and employees we already have here. Why change what’s working good for us now? They would also keep me from doing anything foolish (I hope).

I would like to see if we could make one award for $50. It would be for those who make the town government work, the EMTs, firefighters, police and public works crew.

I would ask to name another award the Bill Nixon Memorial Award, also for $50. It would go once a year to a person who gave untold hours to make this town a better place.

Steven L. Siegel

Odessa