So I've kind of made a bad happen this election cycle of not focusing my energy on more races than just John Cook, but his is the most important in Fairfax. But running alongside him Cook is Nell Hurley, a longtime community activist and Republican leader. I've been to her house a couple of times for various events she's hosted. But beyond that, Nell's been a leader in Braddock district, and specifically on school issues.
Democrat candidate and Oleszek ticket-mate Megan McLaughlin has been an interesting candidate. What has become apparent is all of her civic activism has been towards a political run, not necessarily for just doing good. Her loyalties are also somewhat nebulous, just as her positions. She's running as having been president of FAIRGRADE, but her own consultant Catherine Lorenze has been touting Republican-backed Louise Epstein as the true leader of FAIRGRADE, and that Megan essentially came in after all the work was done. On the other hand, it was Nell Hurley at the Woodson PTSO wrote the resolution on the honors policy that the school board took and made their own. This goes to the theme of this race . . . someone who's done things in the community versus someone who's doing just enough to put it up as bullet points on a campaign mailer. Its just like John Cook vs. Janet Oleszek.
Then there is McLaughlin's other claim to fame . . . her leadership in RENEW. Yet the founding members of that group - Ellen Oppenheim and Bob Greidling - who are both Democratic activists in Braddock, are supporting Nell! So Megan again brags about something she did just for her resume, yet the founders who are activists in her party are endorsing Nell Hurley, a proven community leader.
It speaks volumes. Its just further proof of the deep divide in Braddock district this year. John Cook and Nell Hurley, proven community leaders. Janet Oleszek and Megan McLaughlin? Political trimmers looking simply to hold elected office just because. I think us voters here in Braddock know what team is read to lead this community forward.
Vote Cook/Hurley.
Nell is the true school leader in Braddock. Cathy was outlining her plans, as I heard she wins with either Nell or Megan.
Cathy and Patty, the other FAIRGRADE co-founder, are going to bring Steve Hunt in to take Jack Dale's place. Cathy says they can get Phil Pain to agree because he is going to take Patty's place on the board, and Cathy will get some guy named Carlton to get the coalition to join up to back Hunt, too.
Posted by: Retired Braddock Teacher | November 04, 2011 at 03:35 PM
Agreed Nell is a true school issue leader, and a numbers guru when it comes to budget and enrollment specs. Please don't group her with Cook, as he is a political hack, and gamer, and only enriches his law firm and campaign account on the board- pay for play Cook- look at his campaign donations. Nell is the real deal- information, research, truth to improve, and caring about the children in our school system period.
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