February 10, 2015;
Open Letter to: Mr. Mayor Slone,
The Honorable H. Slone, Mayor, Louisa, KY.,
It has been some time since you were installed as Mayor, hopefully you are settling in ok, getting your feet wet, and enjoying the honeymoon. The following months will set the tone of your administration and define your potential success or failure. I certainly hope it is the former.
In my 20 years of active duty with the U.S. Army and 26 years of working with the Army as a civilian, I have learned many things in the realm of leadership. I feel, the following learned trait of leadership could be applied to your situation as a new leader…that is “Take care of your people, and they will take care of you.” Pretty simple, if you stop and think about it. A leader, to succeed at anything MUST have the support of those he/she is leading. The smallest thing will make a difference.
With Spring and Summer starting to wake up in is not too early to start planning for the summer. My suggestion is to have a monthly “Concert on the Court House Square.” I know there are many former band members in Louisa and with a little persuasion could bring out their instruments and play again, mix in some HS band students…”shazam” a concert band. Over the following months, there could be local “Rock” bands, Gospel Music, County music; Even sell tickets and draw a winner, who will become a guest band director, with the money going to support the concerts one time allow for a local talent contest, invite groups from neighboring towns to participate.
People would bring their own chairs, blankets, food, snacks drinks, plus have some vendors on hand, with a small % lf their proceeds going to the Concert committee and at the conclusion of the season…give away free food, & drinks.
The possibilities are Limitless!
I suggest a canvas of Louisa for a “Take charge” person to serve as a coordinator. And you Mr. Mayor could serve as the MC…Say until a winner is drawn. These types of community have met with tremendous success here in Huntsville, Al and Birmingham, Al.
I am very sorry that I’m not in close proximity to participate, but willing to serve as long distant advisor.
Thanks Mr. Mayor, for listening..
A person who loves LOUISA,
Liss Jones
