

Letter: Ladick: Office isn't just for insiders

3:53 PM, Mar. 27, 2013  |  Comments
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In a letter to the editor on March 26, my opponent for Stevens Point Comptroller/Treasurer states that electing someone who was not already an employee of municipal government "could be detrimental to the city's bond rating, tax rates and overall stability."

Her statement is an unfounded claim and implies that only municipal insiders should be allowed to run for city Comptroller/Treasurer. We elect the Comptroller/Treasurer so that the people of Stevens Point, most of whom are not insiders, have a say in the financial matters of the city. It is worth noting that our current Comptroller/Treasurer came from a furniture store, not city hall.

Nothing in the Moody's Bond Rating Guide for Local Governments would back up the outlandish claims of my opponent. The bond rating is far more likely to be adversely affected by untruthful statements from municipal officials than by electing someone with private sector experience in banking and finance.

Running for office is basically one very long job interview, where each candidate needs to articulate what they can do in a specific position. I can't imagine someone showing up to a job interview and instead just making a case against the other applicants. That is why I have always run positive campaigns. Frankly, I am saddened to be put in the spot of defending myself in a local race for city treasurer. My opponent has continually tried to devalue my stronger points, education and private sector experience. I worked hard for both of my degrees (pursuing my master's degree in addition to a full-time career), and the work that we do in the private sector is neither simple nor insignificant.

One of the most important responsibilities of the comptroller/treasurer is to provide accurate, truthful, and unbiased information about city finances. That is why I am deeply disappointed by my opponent's willingness to stretch the truth for her own purposes. My opponent wants you to think that you don't have a choice. The fact is that you do, and I hope to be your choice on April 2.

Corey Ladick

Candidate for Stevens Point Comptroller/Treasurer

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