Author: Lauren Allen

Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 14, 2020: Asked to pick three words to describe Holly Davis, a candidate for Citrus County Commissioner District 5, I would choose passion, purpose and promise. I have known Holly for nearly 30 years, from meeting as young women establishing careers in competitive […]

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Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 11, 2020: Compassionate leadership steers the path for change. To find a leader who uses their platform to listen, understand, and create change is to find a leader who can spring a community forward in progress. I had the pleasure of working for […]

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Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 6, 2020: In Citrus County, we often find ourselves without plans for the future, without long-term goals as a county, without people in leadership roles actively pushing us forward. One of the people I believe in, though, wants to fix this; her name […]

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Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle August 5, 2020: As a Citrus County Commissioner from 1994-2006, I am often asked my opinion on local, state and national issues, including my opinion on the upcoming elections. I have had the best of interest of this county in my heart for many […]

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Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 27, 2020: As voters, we all have a role in shaping what we want in our government, and the impact is greatest in our local elections. In the County Commission District 5 race our choice is between two candidates, Holly Davis and Jimmie […]

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Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 17, 2020: It’s not easy to say “no” to someone who is a decent person with a good heart, especially when you’ve known that person for a number of years. But as I look to the future of Citrus County and consider the […]

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Letter to the Editor, as published in the Citrus County Chronicle July 14, 2020: I am writing because local elections are very important. I believe how people act before they decide to run for office is a good indication of how they will act after they are elected. I would like to tell you about […]

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