My name is CJ Thatcher, and I am asking for your vote on May 2nd for City Council re-election.

As an active member of the city council and Winnsboro’s Mayor Pro Tem (second term), I feel that I have much to offer the citizens of Winnsboro. I have consistently participated in city council meet-ings over the course of my 4-years in office, and have presided over many city meetings thus far including joint meetings with EDC. These meetings can be seen on YouTube under City of Winnsboro.

Recently, I was elected to Winnsboro’s EDC board, and I look forward to working with both councils to move Winnsboro forward in a positive direction. I have held many leadership roles throughout my life and believe I possess skills and experiences that can positively impact the future of Winnsboro. I earned a BS and a Master of Science degree in Communications and hold five secondary school teaching certificates. My career as an educator spanned 29 years at Mineola, Yantis and Hawkins ISDs before I moved to Winnsboro and subsequently retired from full-time work.

Retiring at a relatively young age afforded me the opportunity to devote time to causes I care about such as animal welfare and non-profit work, and the future of our town. Helping to shape the future of the city is a time-consuming task, but one that I feel passionate about. As a former educator, I care very much about positively impacting the community so that it will thrive and provide a better future home for our youth. In my view, it is our responsibility to leave our city, our country and the planet in the best condition possible for future generations.

Being a leader my entire adult life, I have served on and worked with many boards and have also been responsible for budgets of all scopes and sizes. I recognize the importance of good communication and collaboration among stakeholders. Having the time, the fiscal background, an understanding of how city government works, and the desire to serve my community makes me an ideal candidate for city council. I would greatly appreciate your support and your vote to re-elect me to City Council on March 3rd. Thank you