Representative Town Meeting Regular Meeting (linked)

CHRISTOPHER R. JONES
August 7, 2023
RTM Meeting
Good afternoon, members of the RTM.
Iam currently on vacation and regrettably cannot deliver my public comment to you in person.
I respectfully request your endorsement for the Republican Police Commission position. My
expetience on various local boards and my activity within the Waterford community make me the
best fit for this position, and I ask that you consider my request.
Waterford has been my home since 1987. I have been a long-standing member of the Jordan Fire
Department, served on the Waterford Week Committee, and was elected to the Boatd of Education
in 2016, Iam a member of several local boards that impact Waterford citizens, like the Juvenile
Review Board.
Words cannot express the passion I have to be named to the Waterford Police Commission. As an
African American man, I feel it is vital to have a commission that includes someone with the skillset,
experience, education, and love for our community that I have. It is also ctitical to have a diverse
commission; gender, skin color, age, skill sets, and previous board experience are all important
qualities to look for when comprising a board. The current board doesn’t offer a lot of diversity, and
my presence on it is a step in the right direction.
Because the Police Commission is a civilian oversight board, my qualifications make me an asset. I’ve
worked hard while serving on many boards to create transparency and accountability procedutes. I
strongly believe in taking care of people, including offering mental health, finance, and education
support as needed. My greatest strength is my ability to work with all people in a bipartisan and
collegiate manner. Judgments made by me are based on facts and evidence. I do my research, and I
look out for the greater best interest.
I understand I will need to resign as a member of the Boatd of Education if appointed to the Police
Commission. Please know I’ve attended 97% of the Waterford BOE meetings and 95% of the
Juvenile Review Board meetings while serving. It is tate for me to miss meetings, and I take my roles
quite seriously. I’ve enjoyed my time as a BOE member, especially the initiative to reduce energy
costs in all school buildings. However, I am seeking a new opportunity to use my skill set and
knowledge to better our community.
Your support for me as the Republican Police Commission member is greatly appreciated. I hope
you'll refer to my resume and covet letter for specifics about my qualifications. Thank you for yout
time.
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