I have known Lee Pavao for over 15 years and during this time he never ceases to amaze me with his concern and knowledge of local issues, dedication and leadership in a vast multitude of community services, and general caring for others.

He is intelligent with a strong business sense and knows the way to lead and make sound choices. He has been the chair, or served in valuable roles, on so many diverse boards including Chapel Hill Parks and Recreation, the Library Board of Trustees, the Ronald McDonald House, IFC, Planned Parenthood, the Friends of the Seymour Center, and the Triangle United Way. This is only a small sample of his continued commitment to improve the quality of life for our neighbors.

Our Town Council would be wise to appoint Lee to the council seat vacated by Bill Strom. We have not had the sensible and sensitive common sense approach to governing that Lee has always demonstrated. We need to have representative on the council that really has the entire community's best interest at heart.

Robin Bailin

Chapel Hill