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Lewis to the rescue

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Social media campaign urges Leighton to run for Wilkes-Barre mayor again

What would you do if you knew you could not fail?That is a question that my family has instilled in me since I was a young girl. I was taught that I have to work for what I want, and to try my best in every endeavor that I confront. I was taught that if I fall short, the worst people could say is that I got caught trying.I will never be the candidate who presents a platform riddled with barely comprehensible service-cutting rhetoric in an effort to gain your vote.I will never be the candidate who makes promises to you that cannot be fulfilled.I will be the councilwoman who you can come to with your concerns, no matter how big or small they may seem.I will be the councilwoman who makes a concerted effort to speak to all of my constituents, through town hall meetings, neighborhood cleanups and by simply walking around my community and speaking with my neighbors.I will introduce legislation to combat the major issues that our city is facing, such as blight and crime. I will look at other mid-sized cities that were successful in combating these problems and draw upon their legislation for inspiration.I will be the councilwoman who is committed to community involvement. I will bring back the Junior City Council and encourage resident participation through social media and modern technology. I will make you proud to call the city of Wilkes-Barre home.I will be the councilwoman who will never give up and who will fight for the best interests of the residents, not only of my district, but for all of Wilkes-Barre.I humbly ask for your vote for Wilkes-Barre City Council, District C, on Nov. 3.Beth GilbertCandidateCity councilWilkes-Barre

Letter to the Editor: Wilkes-Barre council candidate Beth Gilbert pledges to fight for residents