Monday, October 22, 2012
"I speak for many of the 8 million annual visitors who enjoy these parks, however, we don’t get to vote for the Three Rivers Park Commissioners."
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Monday, October 22, 2012
To the Editor: Leigh Harrod is running for Three Rivers Park District Board of Commissioners, District 4. Although I am not a Hennepin County resident, I am none-the-less a frequent user of the parks. I speak for many of the 8 million annual visitors who enjoy these parks, however, we don’t get to vote for the Three Rivers Park Commissioners. Still we care who they are. Leigh brings extensive hands-on expertise to the table, along with an extreme passion to preserve the environment while analyzing all aspects of park usability. She is relentless in pursuit of information and solutions – technical and financial. Her unique skill set would enhance the knowledge base of the Park District. The District Vision Plan’s #1 Action – straight …
Thursday, October 18, 2012
"Her multiple university degrees in natural resource management, plus her 30 years of professional experience dedicated to the environment makes her a rare and unique candidate offering to serve Three Rivers Parks."
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Thursday, October 18, 2012
To the Editor: I have been a Three Rivers Park Commissioner for 14 years. It is very important to me that new board members understand the many areas of responsibility. That is why I support Leigh Harrod for Three Rivers Park Commissioner in District 4. Since the 1950s, Three Rivers Park Commissioners and staff have been guided by the mission statement: “…to promote environmental stewardship through recreation and education in a natural resources based park system'. Harrod is well prepared to continue fulfilling this mission. Her multiple university degrees in natural resource management, plus her 30 years of professional experience dedicated to the environment makes her a rare and unique candidate offering to serve Three Rivers Parks. …
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
"She is indeed an intelligent, skilled, and unique candidate desiring to serve Three Rivers Park District with her multi-dimensional view."
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Wednesday, October 17, 2012
To the Editor: As a former Park Commissioner for 18-years on the Three Rivers Park Board, I highly recommend Leigh Harrod as the better candidate choice for District 4. I encourage you to visit Leigh's web site for her specifics: WWW.HARROD4PARKS.COM Leigh Harrod offers more than a resume brimming full of professional credentials in natural resources. Her life-long focus, with several University degrees in Environmental Management, plus her 30-year career as a Professional Geologist, is a testament to her values. This focus is matched by the value that she recognizes Three Rivers Parks and Trails have added to the quality and enjoyment of her life. Leigh Harrod is therefore what I describe as “Value Added.” This is because she offers …
Friday, October 5, 2012
Letters to the editor can be submitted by sending them via e-mail to Jay.Corn@patch.com.
To the editor: I endorse Leigh Harrod for Park Commissioner for Three Rivers Park District. As a retired CEO, park and environment enthusiast I take the selection of Park Commissioner very seriously. Leigh Harrod meets all criteria. She is a geologist with a thorough knowledge in matters of the environment and natural resources. She has demonstrated a depth of understanding public policy, finance and possesses a creative way of thinking. During the past four years she served on the Excelsior Charter Commission, of which I chaired. During that time I found her to be very reliable, knowledgeable and a dependable commission member. She would be a great asset to serve as a Park Commissioner for Three Rivers Park District. As a …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
"As a knowledgeable and experienced natural resource manager, Leigh Harrod is clearly the most qualified to be elected to the board of Three Rivers Park District 4."
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Tuesday, September 25, 2012
To the Editor: Many people may not take the time to look into or compare the two candidates for Park Commissioner for Three Rivers Park District, but they do so at the peril of their parks. Just compare the two, and take a good look at the website of Leigh Harrod, www.harrod4parks.com She is amazing, having spent a lifetime working with natural resources. She did not just become a recent convert to the environmental cause so she could run for this office. Her opponent is a former government employee seeking big name endorsements and donations from others to finance his political campaign. Leigh Harrod will not do so, and she remains independent in her grass roots effort. First, as a knowledgeable and experienced natural resource manager…
Monday, September 3, 2012
With 30 years experience in natural resource management, Harrod runs against a former Minnetonka city manager.
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Monday, September 3, 2012
Name : MS. LEIGH HARROD Age : 63 Place of residence : EXCELSIOR, MN Attended college : Yes College : LSU, BATON ROUGE LA Degree : B.S. GEOLOGY Year of graduation : 1970 University : UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS, SAN ANTONIO Degree : ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES Year of graduation : 1981 University : COLORADO SCHOOL OF MINES Area of research : HYDROGEOLOGY Job titles held : GEOLOGIST, HYDROGEOLOGIST, SENIOR ENVIROMENTAL SCIENTIST Employers : LSU; Pan American Airlines; Metcalf&Eddy Engineers, Edwards Aquifer Study; University of Texas, San Antonio; Tenneco Oil Co., Hennepin Soil and Water Conservation District; Metropolitan Council. Running for a: Local office Running for position: PARK COMMISSIONER, THREE RIVERS PARK DISTRICT …
Leigh Harrod
6:18 pm on Thursday, October 18, 2012
Thank You Dave! I am indeed a Black Horse Candidate, regular citizen with a specialty, and I find myself running against a political machine. So glad my message is getting through! I truly will focus on parks, nothing else. more ›