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Protecting the Fabric of our Community

In every town, village, and city across our nation, there is a fabric woven through the lives of its citizens, a tapestry that tells a story of community. Here on our little peninsula and surrounding islands, we’ve prided ourselves on the strength of those ties, each thread representing a shared sense of purpose, commitment to…

Admiring the View from All 50 States

I was born in the 50th state, but since then I’ve spent much of my spare time trying to visit the other 49. After a 3,734-mile summer road trip visiting the final four states on my list – South Dakota, Montana, Idaho, and North Dakota – I can finally proclaim that I’ve been to every…

Recognizing Our Shared Values

“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.” Those are the memorable first words of the document that gave birth to a new nation, the Declaration of Independence.…

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