Editor:
I am writing this letter to urge you to vote for Crystal Drake, our candidate for the Florida State House of representatives, District 55.
It is so refreshing and so hopeful to be able to endorse a candidate who is not tarnished by special interests. This is truly a rarity in our present political climate.
Here we have a candidate who was actually born and raised in the district that she will represent. She knows our people, their needs, aspirations, beliefs and values. More important, she is committed to addressing these areas of concern for our region.
Crystal Drake, with her educational background and commitment to educating and nurturing our young people, has given her students the tools which will enable them to become knowledgeable and productive citizens.
Crystal has the unique background that will make her so invaluable in Tallahassee in addressing the problems in education and agriculture. She understands that our district will become vital in the effort to feed our own people, as well as those around the world. She knows first hand about the millions of dollars wasted in educational funding to administer the FCAT and other questionable tests and tactics. Crystal is concerned with the environment. Growing up in the Glades and her proximity to the Caloosahatchee River, the Kissimmee River and Lake Okeechobee give her rare insight to the problems and possible solutions to the ever-changing land we live on. Crystal knows too, that our economy is vital to our area's future, and will aggressively be looking for ways to get us back on track.
Crystal has successfully demonstrated the qualities which are seldom found in those who run for public office. Please join me in voting for this bright, articulate and energetic young woman. You will have made the right decision and have no regrets when she gets to Tallahassee.
Your choice is Crystal clear. Vote for Crystal Drake.
Karl Engel
Avon Park
Wednesday, November 07, 2012 - www.newssun.com/ltr-110712-engel