If you have the following qualifications, please consider running for a seat on the borough planning commission in the October election.

•You care about this community and its future.

•You are willing to learn. There are basic principles of planning that must be followed, and you will have to become familiar with Title 18 of the borough code.

•You like to solve problems. The issues are seldom black and white.

•You think listening is more important than speaking.

•And most important, empathy. You must care about your fellow citizens. Anyone who would vote to allow a heliport next to the residences of others should not be on the planning commission.

I was a planning commissioner here for 27 years. Retired. Not running, but thanks to those who have asked.

Sincerely,

Rob Goldberg