Dear Editor,

In the coming weeks, readers will hear a lot about what Atlas Supervisor “Shirley” has done in a grandiose way. Aside from the traffic hazard of a billboard erected last week, there will be letters to the editor, personal endorsements, packaged dip samples and campaign tokens to buy our votes. Oh she is a “nice” and “community-minded” person, but there are important things you should know to elect the best candidate for the job of supervisor. What you do not know will shock you.

I have attended township meetings. I call and visit the township office. I pay attention to agenda items and read minutes. I am impressed with board members Onica, June, Major and Slagle-Moore, but “Shirley” regularly appears hesitant, uncertain and vague as chair of the meeting. She repeats herself and talks around issues with pointless conclusion.

In my visits to the township office looking for the supervisor to address my issues, Onica and Slagle-Moore respond because the supervisor is absent and no one knows when she’ll be in. It is apparent she has no office hours. Truth is, for a semi-retired business owner, Shirley’s interests interfere with her doing the job of supervisor in Atlas Township.

As reported in The Citizen, what supervisor and experienced business owner would sell a township-leased copy machine for $200 cash to her daughter, say she made a mistake and then lie to the township board and public about the transaction and the copy machine whereabouts?

I fail to see that as fiscally responsible, being engaged in the office or qualify as conducting township business! Teresa Onica is the best candidate to do the job of Atlas Township supervisor. In fact she is more qualified, tenacious, fiscally responsible and knowledgeable in township governance as are Trustees June, Major and Slagle-Moore. I urge you to vote for Teresa L. Onica for the next Atlas Township supervisor, Barry June and Pat Major for trustee. Their record of integrity and fulfilling the obligations of office stands for itself.

Diane Fredericks