Thoughtful and honest, Fagan understands city

We're lucky to have well qualified mayoral candidates. For the past six years, through our work, no one has observed Brian Fagan more closely than have I. Here's what I see:

Native son, thoughtful listener, inclusive decider, hopeless optimist, selfless leader, tireless worker, curious intellect, family member, faithfully devout, citizen servant; knows and has worked in all three branches of government and understands the source and limitations of any government's power. Doesn't flinch or bluster and never stoops to cheap shots. Painfully honest. Careful with your money and his own. Always on time and his light is the latest one burning every night.

Knows city government is about not getting in the way of business and is about safe and clean streets, clean air and water, healthy recreation and sound finances. I hope your readers find these observations useful in electing a mayor.

Kevin J. Visser

Cedar Rapids