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This community has long suffered from the fact that many of its most energetic and educated young people leave for college and never return.

Angie Wean is one of the exceptions in that she is a Longview native and an R.A. Long High School graduate who has not only returned, but also is willing to improve the community by running for the Longview City Council.

I am impressed by Angie’s ability to listen to all sides and communicate her goals effectively. Although some try to portray her as partisan, her goals in running for office focus on issues voters on all sides can support: enhancing parks, finding realistic solutions to homelessness, supporting economic development, supporting downtown improvement. Surely all can agree that these are issues that should unite, not divide us.

If we want to attract 21st-century economic development to this community, then we need leaders with the same energy and vision that R.A. Long brought here a century ago.

Angie Wean is offering us a chance to take a step in this direction.

Paula Stepankowsky

Longview | original LTE post

Having recently moved back to Longview, I carefully and considerately listened to both Angie Wean and Chet Makinster in the opportunities they've had to present themselves. From the perspective of a mother to a 1-year-old whom we are raising to be a patient and empathetic young man, it’s important to me the city we’re raising him in is reflective of those values.

Angie brings a renewed sense of purpose and action. Her call to arms regarding mental health support for the homeless and building in germane services speaks directly to the outreach she talked of in her "Local Matters" interview.

Angie has clearly articulated the issues of impact she’ll address when in office and her intended collaboration over party lines speaks volumes. We need a council member who wants to ring the doorbells and get to know her constituents while partnering with all members of the council to enact change. Angie leads with a cohesive investment for the community that we would be well deserving of. Please join me voting for Angie Wean.

Jennifer Abel

Longview | original LTE post

Angie Wean is the best choice for Longview's future.

Since Angie has become my neighbor, I have gotten a chance to know and admire this intelligent, articulate, and enthusiastic individual. Her educational and work backgrounds have contributed to her ability to work across groups and listen to all voices to understand the challenges facing our community. She is a quick learner, has the energy and desire to understand the issues, then the skills to collaborate with others, problem solve, and come up with solutions.

Her roots are in Longview, and upon her return, she immediately became involved in multiple volunteer opportunities. I think her positive attitude and her desire for our city to be better will re-instill pride in our community and an appreciation of our unique attributes, rather than focusing on the areas that divide us.

Please join me in casting your vote for an incredibly qualified candidate, Angie Wean.

Donna MacKenzie

Longview | original LTE post

My vision for the future: That Longview is more than ready for Angie Wean’s fresh perspective, abundant enthusiasm and innovative solutions. Why Angie you ask? First, Angie understands that the homelessness issue is complex and that there is not a “one size fits all” solution.

I disagree with Chet Makinster’s perspective that the homeless should simply be run out on a rail. Second, Longview needs an active, positive, solution driven professional to bridge the communication gap between the community and the City Council and staff. Angie’s professional work experience in communication and collaboration is a perfect fit. I disagree with the notion that Mr. Makinster has been a positive agent for change while on the Longview City Council. He has had his chance to serve and it is now time for a change.

Please join me in voting for Angie Wean for Longview City Council. It is critical for Longview’s future.

Jill Johanson-Kubin

Longview | original LTE post

Let me start by thanking Chet Makinster for his 14 years on the Longview City Council. Being a council member is a labor of love and the people who serve need to be recognized for their dedication and service to the city. That being said, it is time for change. Periodic turnover is a good thing. With it comes new vitality, new ideas, an interest in questioning the status quo and a passion for the hard work.

Angie Wean is running for City Council. She is smart, energetic, hardworking, a great communicator and passionate in her love for Longview. She is a believer in the importance of collaboration and truly is interested in building on Longview’s strengths and tackling areas where we have difficult problems and need improvement.

Please join me in voting for Angie Wean for Longview City Council.

John Melink

Longview | original LTE post

 Your recent editorial concerning the City Council race between Angie Wean and Chet Makinster was a real head-scratcher.

Anyone who saw the recent “Local Matters” KLTV segment interviews of these two candidates might also question your ambivalence in regard to recommending one over the other, as the stark differences between the two could not have been more clearly displayed.

The sleep-walking Mr. Makinster mumbled, stumbled and bumbled through his portion of the interview and demonstrated his inability to articulate any plan for Longview moving forward. His entire message seemed to be “vote for me… I’m a Longview good ‘ol boy.”

Ms. Wean, on the other hand, came across as extremely intelligent, articulate, compassionate, resourceful, capable and ready, willing and able to put her considerable talents and experience to work for Longview immediately.

The choice could not be more obvious. Elect Angie Wean to Longview’s City Council.

Wayne Nichols

Longview | original LTE post

 My friend, Angie Wean, and I met 30 plus years ago. Angie and my children first became friends at Monticello Middle School and have remained close since.

We have been together celebrating many athletic games, Washington State University Mo’s weekend, introducing her to our family and friends from England, New Zealand and Australia; and we have watched her become the engaging, dynamic woman that is running for Longview City Council, Position 6.

Angie is caring, loyal, thoughtful. Longview is very fortunate to have her committed to the city’s future by running for a council position.

Her honesty, integrity, communication and organizational skills and dynamism makes her A rock for Longview to build its future upon.

Please join us in voting for Angie Wean on Nov. 2.

Margaret Engstrom

Longview | original LTE post 

I had not heard about Angie Wean before last spring. As an informed voter who cares about Longview, I researched her background, character and work history. The results of my research?

Angie Wean is a class act.

Angie Wean is a leader.

Angie Wean is a great communicator and collaborator.

Angie Wean is intelligent and experienced, having left her hometown Longview to gain valuable life experience.

The kicker for me is she is empathetic toward people who might need a hand up. Dealing personally with someone in our family with mental illness, I know how cruel and judgmental others can be toward people struggling to cope with everyday life.

Our current councilman says "let's run those people out on a rail." We do not need a stale, stagnant, and yes, cruel person to dismiss a fellow human being because they are poor or struggling to make ends meet. Angie would treat people with the human dignity that is their birthright.

Let's retire Chet and vote for a real leader in Angie Wean. Angie is passionate about Longview, the "City of Magic!"

Joe Hobson

Longview | original LTE post

No doubt, a slip of the tongue, but it revealed much about a person's compassion. I'm referring to the comment in The Daily News when councilman Chet Makinster was quoted, "If I had my way, they would go out on a rail." This insensitivity could be taken as revisiting John Steinbeck's novel, "Grapes of Wrath" and the similar plight the homeless suffered during the Depression.

In comparison, candidate Angie Wean showed up on a recent Saturday morning to witness the latest round of new sculptures being installed by the Longview Outdoor Gallery. Her enthusiasm is indicative of her commitment to the community. She represents a fresh approach and positive attitude that will bring constructive ideas and change to our community. Whether exploring solutions to Longview's homeless or recognizing the arts, she makes her presence known. As Longview approaches its centennial anniversary, her ideas addressing critical needs as well as her input how this milestone will be celebrated are important.

In fairness, Mr. and Mrs. Makinster have been past supporters of the Longview Outdoor Gallery.

Hans Schaufus

Longview | original LTE post

I recently met Angie Wean through a "meet and greet" event in Longview.

I was immediately impressed with her dynamism and active caring for the community where she was born and raised. Angie has lived and worked in a number of places here and abroad. She brings back to her community a broad perspective of what is possible and what can work.

Angie demonstrated a wide-ranging understanding on a number of issues facing our community. She has met with many of the community leaders and citizens asking important questions: what do people care about and getting other perspectives on how to reach those concerns and goals. She is wise in understanding there needs to be a focus on getting things done by not attempting to do everything at once while tackling priority issues.

I strongly support Angie Wean for Longview City Council Position No. 6. Our community would be well served and profit from her active leadership.

Susan Mejo

Longview | original LTE post

I am writing to support Angie Wean for election to the Longview City Council. Government at all levels today faces challenges that are unprecedented. The solutions and thinking of the past simply will not work.

We need leadership that is energetic and results oriented, that is thoughtful and at times visionary, that will sincerely listen to opposing views and then bring them together in a collaborative environment since no one person has all the answers.

These are qualities that Angie Wean has in abundance. Please join me in voting to elect Angie Wean to the Longview City Council.

George Raiter

Longview | original LTE post

Angie Wean is running for Longview City Council, Position 6. She was born and raised in Longview, and will bring an intelligent, independent voice that will listen, learn, and represent our entire community.

Angie has a successful business and communications background that will influence her purposeful, action-driven leadership on the council. She understands bringing business innovation and vitality to Longview is crucial for our economic future. She also believes in a "local first mentality" where we attract fair-wage jobs that create career growth for our citizens.

Angie understands affordable housing is critical to our communities' economic and social health, and she has pledged to work hard to increase affordable housing.

Angie will bring a style of leadership to the Longview City Council that embraces finding common ground, solutions and connecting with community to ensure our government is working for all.

Join me in voting for Angie Wean on Nov. 2.

John Steppert

Longview | original LTE post