By Anne Gerwig
This is my last column as the Mayor of the most amazing Village of Wellington. It has been my honor to serve this community for 14 years, and the last 8 as the Mayor. I will say that I have very few regrets over this time and have enjoyed this opportunity to be the spokesperson for such a great place. People often say that being an elected official is a thankless job but that has not been my experience at all. People have been overwhelmingly appreciative over the years, even when they may disagree. Hard work and determination have been the “secret sauce” of my success and I plan to continue that. While I will be handing the gavel over to a new Mayor on April 9th, I have no fear for Wellington’s future. We are positioned for success, and I am confident that even better days are ahead for this community. I am a candidate for State House District 93, and plan to bring the same level of dedication to this district that I have shown to Wellington. The district includes all of Wellington, parts of Greenacres and areas of unincorporated Palm Beach County.
I will continue to focus on ways to curb the high costs of living, especially the insurance crisis. We want our kids and our grandkids to be able to live in this area and have the same quality of life that we have had. Public safety, water quality and quantity, a healthy business environment, and good stewardship of the land are the important issues here. Having lived in this area since 1969, I have a unique perspective. Raising my kids here, starting a successful business, and watching my grandchildren grow up here in South Florida will keep me centered on the things that matter most.
So, I finish my service with these two words – Thank you.
Anne Gerwig
Mayor of Wellington
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