While I agree with Renee Ordway’s praise of Jeff Wahlstrom as an effective member of the Bangor School Committee who is “thoughtful, energetic and innovative,” “‘Cranky guy’ ready to exit school panel’ (BDN, Sept. 20-21), I feel it is necessary to add to the list of accomplishments gained during Jeff Wahlstrom’s short tenure on the Bangor School Committee. He was instrumental in the move to have school committee meetings broadcast on public access television, which opened up the sessions to the public in a whole new way. Jeff also played a role in recruiting two new, bright parents of young children who attend Bangor schools to the committee. He voted with other like-minded committee members to elect a new chairman of the school committee for the first time in more than 20 years.

These are all positive changes that the community will enjoy for years to come. One person can make a difference. Jeff’s decision not to run for re-election is disappointing, but I am grateful for the three years that he devoted to the committee and for his sincere effort on behalf of all children in Bangor.

Brad Coffey

Bangor