Dear editor:

Virgil resident James Webber, in his letter addressing the need for a ward system for our municipal elections (“Anti-ward argument shows why wards are needed,”) closed by offering his support to the “woman from St. Davids” running for council in the Oct. 24 election.

Thank you Mr. Webber for sharing your views and for this endorsement.

My name is Adriana Cater Vizzari and I look forward to representing you and all of Niagara-on-the-Lake as a member of town council.

Slowly but steadily the issues continue to mount in St. Davids. Being reactive rather than creating a long-term plan by listening to the residents is not an effective strategy.

The roundabout, pool, no parking signs and now the safety bollards on Four Mile Creek Road are some top election concerns, most unresolved from the last election.

No matter where you stand on these topics it is clear St. Davids needs a strong voice on council this term.

NOTL is an incredibly desirable place to live and I am grateful to be raising my family here. With its desirability comes growth and change, and our town’s council must reflect that.

The areas surrounding Old Town have exploded in recent years. We are no longer just a retirement community; young families are pouring in.

The growth and development in St. Davids alone is astonishing and there’s no end in sight.

With all that’s happening it’s imperative that St. Davids be represented on council. And this doesn’t mean I care less about issues outside of St. Davids. Far from it.

But I want to ensure that the St. Davids perspective is accounted for.

Adriana Cater Vizzari

St. Davids