Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign
There is a month to go before early voting starts on May 1st, and campaign season is in full swing. Here are a few of the things I’ve been doing to win the election.
Huntington is fortunate to have a robust network of neighborhood associations that host 'Meet the Candidates' events in their respective corners of the city. I recently attended meetings sponsored by the neighborhood associations of Guyandotte, Westmoreland, and Chancellor Hills. Highlawn and Southside will host their events next week. The following week, Arlington Park, Stamford Park, Crossroads, and Gallaher Village are organizing a joint gathering. I enjoy meeting new people at these events and am grateful to the selfless volunteers who work hard to host them.
I am also grateful for the tour I went on of the A.D. Lewis Community Center thanks to the hospitality of the center’s director, MaRia Hill. She shared with me the rich history of the city-owned center that has served the Fairfield community for almost 50 years. MaRia, who was virtually raised at A.D. Lewis and has been the director for 12 years, is carrying on a family tradition started by her father, who was the center's director from 1985 to 2000. The community center exists to support the neighborhood’s children, helping them succeed in life through afterschool programs and education-oriented field trips. I loved visiting the A.D. Lewis Center because it gave me a deeper understanding of its challenges and opportunities, and it reinforced for me the importance of the center to the Fairfield Community.
Something I haven’t loved is the part I’ve played in littering our beautiful streets with political yard signs. I have to admit that my opponents secured an early advantage by deploying their signs well before I did. I initially thought it would be best to wait until closer to election day to distribute mine. This was a mistake, and I was caught by surprise when my supporters began clamoring for my yard signs. I have begrudgingly joined the fray like everyone else. Now, thanks to people who share my vision for Huntington, there is a 🎶 sign, sign, everywhere a sign.
Farrell for Mayor signs can now be found all over town.
This isn’t campaign related, but since we’re on the topic of signs, I’ve begun helping with the next Troop 12 Eagle Scout project. This ambitious endeavor aims to restore a dozen or so historic obelisk street signs at various intersections. Made of concrete, many of these tall, white markers have become worn and damaged over time. The troop plans to clean and repaint them, not only to enhance navigation but also to beautify the neighborhood by preserving a piece of our local heritage. Stay tuned, and I’ll be sure to share some before and after photos of our progress.
That is it for this week. Happy Easter!
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