TO THE EDITOR:
Have you ever stood in the voting booth and wondered if the candidate for which you’re voting will actually represent you?
Four years ago, when I cast my vote for Lee Storrow, that thought never crossed my mind. It was a uniquely refreshing vote of confidence.
As a young community member in Chapel Hill, I wanted someone with experience I could trust who also had my interests in mind. Lee is committed to building a vibrant and livable Chapel Hill for all of its residents. His firm focus on equity, his practical demeanor and his relentless commitment to the people he represents keep Lee grounded and motivated in his work on the Chapel Hill town council.
I met Lee while we were both undergraduates at UNC working on Carolina United, a program committed to diversity and leadership at UNC. Lee and I were charged with training the other counselors to make sure that they were prepared to moderate challenging discussions and explore difficult topics with the students participating in the program. I got to see his ability to get things done firsthand, traits that have continued to serve him well as a member on the Town Council.
Lee brings a unique perspective to the town council as a recent alumnus, and I’m glad to know he’s looking out for the interests of the entire community, including undergraduate and graduate students. I’m supporting Lee in his bid for re-election and hope that UNC students will vote for him during early voting through Oct. 31 at Chapel of the Cross.
Katie Byerly
Graduate student
