My Commitment to Respectful Leadership
Standards for Civil and Productive Community Conversations
The Florence City Council has adopted interpersonal and behavioral norms for interactions among councilors, staff, volunteers, committees, commissions, and agencies. I have adapted those principles to guide my interactions throughout this campaign and invite others to join me in promoting respectful and productive conversations about Florence's future.
I commit to:
· Assume good intentions.
· Disagree without being disagreeable.
· Make space for everyone to be heard.
· Listen with an open mind and an open heart.
· Communicate respectfully, openly, and honestly.
· Exercise humility and remain willing to learn.
· Admit my mistakes and work to correct them
· Respect differing viewpoints without personalizing disagreements.
· Build healthy relationships that best serve the City of Florence.
· Conduct this campaign in a non-partisan manner.
· Find joy in the process and encourage positive community engagement.
· Work hard, have fun, and help keep Florence moving forward as a safe, vibrant, and welcoming community for all.
Together, we can demonstrate that respectful dialogue and civic engagement remain the foundation of effective local governance.
Florence is a gem that I want to protect and improve where necessary. I will embrace innovation with sensitivity to our diverse and wonderful community. Just like the artist’s name for the sculpture at Hwy 101 & Hwy126, the Sky’s the Limit for Florence.
When you receive your ballot in October, I will appreciate your vote for Sally Wantz for Mayor.
Remember to return your ballot to the Drop Box at the Justice Center off 9th Street on Greenwood on or before November 2nd to ensure it gets recorded.