EDITOR: Sarah Woodson is a breath of fresh air for the residents of House District 42.

A new voice of reason and common sense for everyday Aurorans stressed out by politicians on the far right and left who only support special agendas not their constituents.

It was 40 years ago that Aurorans trusted another home-grown centrist political newcomer who went door to door to listen to his neighbors and represent them — and not the special interest lobbyists that swarm over our Capitol like the Miller Moths and Locusts of summer.

It takes a strong voice from a future leader like Sarah Woodson, who listens first to the people and serves them, and not the special political insects.

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Too many people are again suffering real economic hardships, like how to simply pay for this week’s groceries while the politicians of the far right and left play off one another and do nothing to help the common people.

It is time again to support a home-grown political newcomer who will serve us, the people, not them, the special interests.

— Steve Ruddick is a former Aurora State Representative of the House district, the first Democrat ever elected to the State Senate from Arapahoe County, and a retired Arapahoe County Court Judge.

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