Council candidate Marlys McPherson understands Morro Bay’s issues

Want to hear about a Morro Bay candidate best fit for the council? Marlys McPherson launched her campaign over Labor Day; she is clear about issues facing the city.

Those include: move on with a harmonious and legally responsible position on the water reclamation facility scoping and actual implementation; plus diversify public engagement tools to grow local citizen participation.

With impressive credentials, both in her career in Minnesota and community-based volunteer plus civic commitment, she is a role model. This includes recently chairing the Public Works Advisory Board, key to infrastructure decisions. Her talents demonstrate how carefully she will listen to opposing views, not react impulsively and research ways to “make it work” with help from diverse advisory bodies.

In the end, she can find a middle ground and stay open-minded prior to council actions. Besides her public policy perspective, vital to the council, she brings a real-life experience in interacting with local residents and visitors alike. Her volunteerism supports popular venues like the Morro Bay Winter Bird Festival and State Parks (10 years as docent).

When you cast your vote and move beyond state or local propositions, remember one superb candidate to pick for the council.

This story was originally published September 25, 2016 at 1:51 PM with the headline "Council candidate Marlys McPherson understands Morro Bay’s issues."