For former Sidney City Council Candidate Tim Hackleman, the results Tuesday night were less than what he hoped for. "I was surprised and disappointed," He wrote in an email to theguardiannews. "I think that the results would have been different all the way around, had there been a larger voter turn out."
Hackleman said that it should stand as a testament that primary elections are just as important as the general election and people shouldn't take it for granted the person they support will advance if people don't vote.
Hackleman, who campaigned in large measure through his Website, often had to make changes to counter anonymous comments that directed questions or blame to sitting council members or other members of the community. At times, the comments bordered on the more vicious side of the debate regarding over trust and equality of treatment under the law. Despite the challenges encountered during his first attempt at public service in Sidney, Hackleman continues to look at the bright side.
"All in all, it was a fantastic experience," he wrote. "I learned so much and will hopefully continue to learn. I love this city." He hopes to remain engaged in local public service. Hackleman plans to talk with City Manager in the coming weeks about possible service on the Historical Preservation Society board. He believes that the proximity of the I-80 corridor is a money pipe that needs to be directed into downtown business opportunities."
"I think the Historic District is the way to tap into it," he wrote, indicating the tourism and travel dollars that come into town at the exits from the interstate and how they could be used to build up the downtown area. Hackleman wrote that a strong downtown business area will help grow jobs and sales tax revenues.
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