Sunday morning, as I watched my husband loading his campaign signs into his trailer, I was struck with an incredible sadness. Not so much for the man who had worked so hard to gain a spot on the city council, but rather for the passion, knowledge and emotional stability that was lost by not having such a talented person serving our community. Over the past six months, I watched my husband become consumed with his passion to do what was in the best interest for SMD 1 and San Angelo overall. He was available to everyone, anytime, anywhere, and many of you called him with concerns and issues--anything from dirt blowing from a development, or neighborhood golf cart limitations, to more complex issues such as working with Frontier to secure 60 jobs, daily rentals or code violations. He willingly took the issues and worked hard to bring them to closure or move them closer towards an amicable resolution. He did this NOT for personal gain or recognition, but rather for the good of the community and the city.
Trinidad lost his bid for a seat on the city council Saturday night. He accepted his loss. The voters had spoken. Trinidad will go on. He will find other challenges to occupy his time, other ways to serve. That is his character. I am sad to say that I believe San Angelo has lost a tremendous opportunity to have someone of his caliber and dedication serving on their behalf. And yes, many of you will say that because I am his wife, of course I would say that. To you, I can only say, "YES, you are right." But it is only because Trinidad is who he is that I AM his wife.
To you folks, those of you who placed their confidence and trust in Trinidad, I thank you. To those individuals who supported Trinidad, either with votes, contributions or simply moral support, I thank you. It meant a lot to me, and certainly to Trinidad. San Angelo is our home. It is the place where we grew up; the place we chose to move to for our retirement. May it continue to prosper.
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Nicely said. I never knew your husband well, but the contacts I had with him in the past were positive. I always thought him to be a smart guy, and an okay guy.
Certainly in his current situation in life he doesn't need the drunken cat herding responsibilities associated with politics in an isolated, regressive place like San Angelo. He is a better man than I for even wanting to shoulder such a load. Though I be born and raised in San Angelo, there are reasons I no longer live there and, barring totally unforeseen happenings, never will again.
Peace to you and Trini.
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Permalinki knew i had the worlds smallest violin around here somewhere, guess you'll just have to deal with it without a sappy instrumental.
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