FROM FORMER KETTERING SCHOOL EMPLOYEES:

Mickey and Ruth Ann Morgan's Letter to the Editor as it appeared in the October 15, 2009 the Kettering-Oakwood Times

FROM A SCOUTING PARENT:

I would like to recommend Ashley Webb for Kettering City Council.  I have known Ashley and his family for several years and during this time he has proven to be an asset to our city in many different ways.  Along the way, I have seen Ashley maintain a consistent attitude of caring and concern for the best interests of families and children in our wonderful community.

I have personally been involved with the Boy Scouts of America and have served as an adult volunteer under Ashley Webb’s leadership in Cub Scout Pack 236 at Christ United Methodist Church.  I have continually been challenged by Ashley to take on a more active role in service.  He truly has a heart for developing strong leaders who can make a difference and Ashley’s personal example of selfless service has had an impact on our community.  I know, because his example has had an impact on me.  The result is that I have repositioned my heart to focus more on how I can take a more active role in the city that I call home and become a positive force in the lives of others.

Ashley’s commitment to making Kettering a better place to live is demonstrated by his record of service.  In addition to working with our youth as a Scout Leader, he served on the Kettering Board of Community Relations and as a youth ministries volunteer at his church.  At the same time, Ashley stood ready to protect our lives and liberty as a Citizen Soldier in the Ohio Army National Guard.  In fact, we started volunteering together with Cub Scouts shortly after Ashley returned from serving in Iraq in 2003.

The reason that I would like to put the spotlight on Ashley is because I know he is a man of integrity.  His concern is for doing the right thing, without regard for convenience and we can count on him to continue to strengthen our community.  This is why I urge fellow residents of Kettering to vote for Ashley Webb on November 3^rd!

Karen Savage
Former Pack 236 Den Leader

FROM A LOCAL BUSINESS OWNER:

I am writing in support of Ashley Webb for Kettering City Council.  As a resident of Kettering and small business owner, I am concerned about the future business development in Kettering.  Kettering needs to be aggressively pursuing small and large businesses to locate and grow in Kettering.  A business friendly community not only enhances tax revenues, but encourages new employees to relocate to our community.  Personal experience tells me there is room for improvement in this area.  In 2006,  I called about possibly moving our business from Dayton to Kettering , however I never received a return call from the city’s Economic Development Department.

Ashley is the only candidate that has significant experience running a business.  He directs the operations of a family owned Distribution Company that employs over 100 people.  While other candidates talk about their “Executive” experience, the truth is that their resumes consist primarily of staff and service roles.  Ashley is the only candidate that has demonstrated real leadership in a business environment, enabling him to understand the unique needs and challenges faced by small and large businesses alike.   

Ashley is prepared to serve on City Council as a proponent of business growth.  In addition to graduating from the in the Kettering Leadership Academy in 2005, he also earned a Masters of Business Administration degree from Wright State University in 2007.  Ashley’s combination of education and experience make him the best candidate from a business perspective.  Please join me in supporting Ashley Webb for Kettering Council.

Eric Weber
CM Rubber, Inc.