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Letters to the editor from Highland Park and Deerfield residents.
Jobs numbers
Wouldn't it be helpful, and insightful, if the monthly jobs report would list the pay that these new jobs — such as entry-level positions that pay $16,000 to $25,000 — provide?
We hear so much about college graduates and so many others taking low-paying jobs. What these impressive job numbers do not show is the quality of the jobs being reported.
A little more clarity, please, so we can really see how we're doing and why the recovery doesn't seem to be happening.
— Keith Catlin, Deerfield
A lifelong leader
Dan Kaufman's political career dates back to 1972, when he was elected as Wayne Thomas School's very first Student Council President.
Dan's classmates voted him into office despite his bold choice to deliver his campaign speech dressed as George Washington. I can only assume Dan ran unopposed. But a career politician was clearly born.
Leadership roles in student government followed Dan throughout his youth in Highland Park. In 1975, he was elected president of Northwood Junior High. It was in that capacity where he first appeared before the City Council to advocate for a bike path connecting the Highlands to Downtown Highland Park.
Dan has continued his efforts to improve safety and accessibility for bikers and pedestrians in his role as Councilman in Highland Park's Bike-Walk HP 2030.
Politics followed Dan into the halls of Highland Park High School. At HPHS, Dan served as vice president of both Student Senate and the Honor Society. It is no wonder that when Dan moved back to Highland Park as an adult, he jumped at the chance to become an active member of the community.
As a City Councilman, Dan does his research, listens to residents and votes based on what is best for our city.
As chairman of the Human Relations Commission, and a member of the Human Services Task Force, I have had the opportunity to work with Dan closely. Dan is the liaison from the City Council to our meetings. He attends our meeting with his quiet demeanor, but contributes when needed with his good sense, insights and always with respect.
Dan is that rare breed of politician who truly speaks only when he has something to say. I cannot tell a lie: I do wish he would wear that George Washington costume to one of our meetings though.
Please join me in supporting Dan Kaufman for City Council.
— Betsy Brint, Highland Park
A devoted volunteer
I am pleased to take this opportunity to express my support for Alyssa Knobel and her candidacy for the Highland Park City Council.
I met Alyssa a decade ago when our children attended preschool at JCYS George W. Lutz Family Center. We volunteered to start a holiday boutique to help raise money for extra programs at the preschool.
