Mitchell can get things done
To the editor:
The fact that Maine State Senate President Elizabeth Mitchell is also a former House Speaker and the only woman in America to have been elected to both by her fellow legislators is a huge achievement. Leadership positions are acquired like every other election – one tough vote at a time. Elected women officials are still quite a minority despite our gender being 52 percent of the population.
Once you know Libby and see her work, it’s easy to see the strengths people see in her. She’s knowledgeable, involved and non-threatening; she has been successful in her personal and private life because she works at it all the time.
Watching and listening to her during another gubernatorial campaign swing through Aroostook County last week, I marveled at how graciously and thoughtfully she responded to challenges and issues raised by the constituency and how aware she is about the reality of life in the Crown of Maine. I was reminded that her approach up here was the same as when I saw her build consensus in the legislature. She respects the individuals in front of her, titled or not, regardless of income or popularity of their position. Her responses, always apropos, show the depth and range of her expertise, experience and thoughtful reflection on problems confronting Mainers.
With Libby it’s all about making, resolving issues – a priority for the men, women and children of Maine – and she’s a girl!
Frenchville
