“Given that this was the only race, I thought the turnout was actually fairly good. And I was very happy for support across the whole district. I heard, again and again, that the needs of children are the issue.”
“That's the way some people are perceiving it, and I think it's unfortunate. I'm a very independent person, and I've been saying from day one that change is necessary.”
“Once people see me and listen to me and see how my decisions go then they'll get a better feeling that I am more independent and can go to both sides.”
