Platform Issues

Nearly four years ago, I answered the call from many of you to run for Chatham County Commissioner in District Four. I humbly stated in my introductory remarks that, as a Chatham County native who has been influenced by her parents’ activism, “my reason for running for office is to give back to this community.”

Now in my fourth year on the county commission, my commitment remains steadfast -and it is that commitment to the citizens of Chatham County that stirred me to run for re-election. I will need your support, particularly in this time of fraught political rhetoric and divisiveness.

I continue to honor my pledge to you to work with all stakeholders in the rapid changes that are happening in this county. My priorities remain firm -

• A thoughtful approach to the county’s   

   rapid growth

• Ensuring safe drinking water and the  

   protection of our  natural resources.

• Facing affordable housing challenges.

• Addressing the impact of climate 

  change on our county

• And - as a former teacher - supporting 

  our schools.

In four short years, I’ve played a key role in

• Reducing the county’s effective tax rate

• Securing the county’s fiscal standing at 

   measurably high standards

• Steering important tangible support 

   toward farmland preservation

• Establishing greater financial incentives 

   for our county schools’ teachers.

• And urging stronger environmental 

   standards in our land-use planning.

And that’s barely the start of a long list of 

achievements on your behalf.

I firmly believe that Chatham County needs leaders who value our differences, and who work to build a truly resilient and equitable community. Let’s work together to build a future for young people facing the impacts of climate change. Let’s make sure development is done

thoughtfully, so we don’t sacrifice the beauty of the natural world that makes Chatham so special.

As a lifelong Chatham resident I have witnessed the fast paced growth taking place in Chatham, and will focus on the long term health of our families, community and environment. I know what we need to protect. My experiences have given me the skills to work with people of diverse backgrounds, to work with those who have just arrived in our county, and with those who are life-long residents, so that we can all work together to protect this place we love.

I mentioned that I need your help. Today a viable campaign in Chatham County requires

 reaching tens of thousands of likely voters - and newly registered voters, too. The costs are substantial and it will take contributions going toward my own specific campaign expenses, but also supporting my fellow Chatham candidates who share my stalwart priority of

serving our citizens up and down the ballot. Your support will be crucial to my campaign’s success.

I hope you’ll join me. I look forward to seeing you soon and I humbly ask for your

support and your vote.

Katie Kenlan