A man of substance, integrity and action

I would like to share what I know about City Council candidate Nate Downey, who I have known since 2003. I met Nate at a playground cleanup day at our sons’ nursery school, where Nate convinced our rag-tag group of parent volunteers that the playground needed more than just a coat of paint and organized us to build a play shelter that the kids could enjoy year-round. It was the first of many times that I have watched Nate inspire fellow community members to innovate.

Nate has been tirelessly engaged with issues facing our community and quality of life in Santa Fe. Whether it’s been educating the public about water harvesting and conservation, diminishing his family’s footprint on the earth, signing regular paychecks, supporting LitQuest as a local author, or being a community activist/ organizer on a variety of local issues, I have watched Nate lead by example through his actions, not just his words. Nate distinguishes himself among his competitors as a hardworking man of substance, integrity and action, which I believe will be a much-needed addition to our city government.

I encourage my neighbors in District 2 to compare Nate’s very detailed proposals and platforms found at www.downeyforcouncil.com with the sites of his opponents that feature vague slogans and rhetoric. It will give them a clear example of how Nate stands out among the others in the field, and the kind of thoughtful, innovative and hardworking councilor Nate Downey would make.

JAY GALVAN HENEGHAN Santa Fe