Recently I was asked what type of business person would be best suited for mayor of Auburn. The questions I considered were: Should they be unilateral or collaborative in their style? Should they be relatively new to government or have a solid record? Should they rule with emotion or objectively? And finally, should they make their own path or follow a path created by other?

When I applied these questions to Nancy Backus, I was able to make the determination that Nancy obviously has the qualifications and training necessary to be an excellent mayor of Auburn.

Nancy has led a successful team with her current employer and after speaking with some of her co-workers, I found that each believes she is an excellent manager and leader.

Nancy has a solid record over her terms on the Auburn City Council of making objective decisions that are the best for Auburn and not special interest.

Finally, Nancy has convinced me that she will always make her own path regardless of what others have done if it is the right decision for Auburn.

– Byron K. Hiller