Warren Buffett is quoted saying, “It’s only when the tide goes out that you learn who has been swimming naked.”
Looking back, our community managed better than most through this horrible time in no small part because of the effective and tireless leadership of Melissa Youssef. You don’t make the national news when the power stays on, the water is clean and flowing, and businesses survive against unprecedented challenges.
Melissa Youssef helped keep day-to-day operations of the city running smoothly; Melissa advocated for the policies that made this year bearable. My personal favorite is the bump-outs, but there are many accomplishments supporting both businesses and people through this time.
Reading about them at http://www.melissayoussef.com/year-in-review/ is a great way to reflect on the positive in our community. Now is a time to be grateful that we live in such a wonderful place, but also not take it for granted. Extremes in leadership fail, but community-centric leaders make sure we all win. Melissa has kept us going in hard times; let’s see what she can do with the bright future ahead.
Jessica WheelerDurango
