To the Editor:

For my money, the most important thing a city councilman can do is accurately represent the views of his constituents on matters that come before City Council.

This is an area in which incumbent Ward 1 Councilman Barry Cheatham has excelled. Whenever important issues have developed, Mr. Cheatham has listened carefully to all voices.

On the most important issues, Barry has held ward-wide open forums to hear all points of view before making up his mind. He has accurately and reliably represented us throughout his tenure and for that deserves to be re-elected.

A vote for Barry Cheatham in Ward 1 is a vote to have your voice heard. For this reason, I am strongly supporting his reelection and urge you to vote to re-elect Barry Cheatham to City Council.

R. Bruce Edwards
Franklin