NEWS FROM MOLLY TASKER TO THE CITIZENS OF MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

This ad originally appeared in the Hometown News on Friday 2 October 2020

HERE IS AN ACTUAL TRANSCRIPT OF AN EMAIL EXCHANGE BETWEEN A CONCERNED MELBOURNE VOTER AND MELBOURNE MAYORAL CANDIDATE MOLLY TASKER

Below is a straight-forward question-answer email exchange I had with a citizen of Melbourne. I'm publishing it here so that all the voting public might also know my unvarnished thoughts, feelings and vision for Melbourne.  An informed public is a good thing!  Good Reading!

Hello.
I’m still just a concerned voter wanting the best mayor we can have.
I know your position as Mayor is supposed to be non-partisan, but I also know a person’s leanings, left or right, influence one’s decisions while in office. I have been reading about the other candidates and right now, for my family, it’s between you and Alfrey. Care to tell me how you feel about building in Melbourne, hotels, condos, large things like that? What you love about Melbourne and how you’ll care for it?
Thanks!

-- On Sep 19, 2020, at 3:06 PM, Molly Tasker [Candidate for Melbourne Mayor] wrote:

Hello Suzanne,

Glad to know some voters actually research and honestly compare the candidates. I strongly believe in keeping to the principle of non-partisanship when the people have decided that they prefer that the municipal elective offices be and remain non-partisan. That is why since deciding to run for Mayor, I registered as having No Party Affiliation. I get no support from the Democratic Party or the Republican Party or any Party for that matter. Although I do have a lot of support from INDIVIDUALS from both Parties -- after all when you vote, no one actually knows how you vote unless you want them to know, Thank goodness we live in America where individuals are free and able to do that which they know to be the right thing.

I lean to the right when it comes to National Security, Law and Order, Rule of Law (civil and criminal), and fiscal soundness. I lean to the left when it comes to equality under the Constitution, Equality of Opportunity (the chance to at least try), Affordable Health Care for our citizens, and true Scientific Expertise.

I love being back in Brevard. For years I dutifully went where my Country sent me. When I came home it felt natural for me to continue in public service. It's a calling. I have roots here. Family. I love the  Melbourne atmosphere -- hometown, yet high tech industries, colleges, universities, retirees, tourists. military community, the Space Program, regular good solid citizens, safety, beauty, diversity, innovation. I want us to grow yet maintain those qualities at the same time. We can do that with appropriate, ethical, smart local governance by electing me, Molly Tasker.


     Will do. Spread the word. I appreciate your involvement and support.  Cheers, Molly Tasker