Reading Councilman Yates’ bio on the Town website, I was struck by what he chose to emphasize and the absence of voluntary community activity. Yates presents himself as a businessman and property manager and literally works for the leasing company for Park Place. I am concerned about a conflict of interest.

Ginny Dickey’s bio, on the other hand, demonstrates a long-time dedication to the town of Fountain Hills, including having served on the town council from 2006 to 2012.

Additionally, Ginny has been inducted into the Fountain Hills Hall of Fame and served on the Fountain Hills School Board for eight years. Ginny was a charter member of the Fountain Hills Cultural Council, Community Theater Board and has participated in all Town Hall planning sessions since 1984.

She co-chaired the Fountain Hills Centennial Committee and has been designated “Woman of the Year” by the Business and Professional Women.

Ginny received her BS in mathematics from Tufts University, worked for the State of Arizona in a security-cleared position working with law enforcement, corrections and at-risk neighborhood outreach.

She has lived in Fountain Hills for 35 years, raised and educated three sons here and has participated in innumerable volunteer activities including PTA and Kiwanis.

So, in contrast to her opponent’s business and real estate background, Ginny presents the picture of a well-educated, versatile community leader committed to her hometown with no motivation other than public service.