Terry Morrow has record of involvement, achievement

Mankato Free Press, Sept. 18, 2006

Terry Morrow is a husband, father, lawyer, educator and public servant (St. Peter School Board) and bicycle enthusiast. Running for public office will affect his personal and professional life. Attaining that office would profoundly change them.

As a parent with a child in fifth grade, I have been able to observe how Morrow functions within his community. At the time his children were entering school, the district faced huge challenges. Reduced student enrollment, changing demographics, state and federal funding cutbacks and non-funded mandates required changes in the way our school district operated. Morrow’s answer to the challenge was to get involved. He successfully ran for and eventually became Chairman of the St. Peter school board.

Public access television has documented how the school board has successfully met the challenges of the last five years and positioned the school district to meet our educational need.

Going forward, how do we meet the challenges that face District 23A in a state Legislature filled with people concerned about their own districts?

My best course of action is to send a person who has a proven track record of getting involved, being able to understand core needs and able to gather consensus to solve problems.

Morrow has proven to be more than a problem solver.

He is among a group of citizens who have chosen to do their part.

Whoever represents District 23A will be a freshman.

When evaluating individuals who are running for public office, I reflect on what they sacrifice as a measure of their depth as a person. Our best hope is to send someone with a proven record of public involvement and achievement.

Jack Spear

St. Peter