A 21st Century MAYOR…from the Family of Berlin!
Ending the period of uncertainty since the sudden passing of Berlin Maryland Mayor Tom Cardinale, current acting Mayor Gee Williams announced his candidacy in the upcoming fall election during an evening reception in front of the lovingly restored, historic Atlantic Hotel. The Renaissance of this landmark building created a perfect setting which echoed some phrases from his well-delivered speech. Phrases such as, “…honor our past, but we must not live in it” and “Berlin’s best days are not in its past, but are in its future.” was telling from a man who has lived through the already unprecedented growth and change of our Town.
Although omitting the proverbial ‘chicken in every pot’ or in today’s jargon ‘a gas card with every vote’ (– that would be illegal!), interim Mayor Williams did pledge that during his term every effort would be taken to remove drug dealers/predators from our increasingly distressed neighborhoods in East Berlin. Considering the large percentage of tax collected monies – the Town budget – spent each year by the Berlin Police Department that is a most apt and fitting promise.
Berlin’s citizenry and its neighborhoods were a recurring theme throughout the announcement…Mayor Williams spoke of “the Family of Berlin”, and of his experiences thus far as interim Mayor. Of the colorful characters and of the sometimes “rambunctious’ nature of people. Yet throughout, the message was clear – he loves his home, his Town and its people. As a lifelong resident and more recently as an active Town Council member, he knows us and he knows the 21st Century problems we face and is willing to do the work. I believe he will do his best…we are willing to help, may he rely on you too?
