Hoping for a Rogero mayoral win

I really get the feeling Mark Padgett wants to be a one-term mayor, a one-term governor and then hit D.C. with a vengeance. I get the vibe from him (and yes, I've been around him in person) that he sees politics as an ambition, as a career path, as a route to fame and fortune.

Which is exactly the things you should never look for in someone you plan to put in public office.

Rather, look for a candidate who understands that civil SERVICE is a service to the community. Look for someone with a smidge of experience in the public sector, because, like it or not, the government and its ancillary minions are a complex web, and it takes experience to make the most of the taxpayer's money.

So I'm hoping Knoxville elects Tennessee's first female mayor to a town our size, someone with experience, vision and a heart: Madeline Rogero.

Can't wait to see the outcome!