It’s hard to write about an election without alienating some of my readers. So, I’m not going to talk about who won or who lost, or the color of the winning team.
Instead, I want to talk about public service. The work of service that our newly elected officials have been entrusted to do.
It looks like the old guard may finally be making room for a new generation of leaders. Leaders that are younger, more diverse, and more familiar with algorithms, the Internet, social media, and AI.
After all, how can our elected officials write laws for the future if they don’t understand the world they’re writing them for?
Age discrimination, NOT
Don’t get me wrong. At my age, I understand the value of wisdom that comes from a life well lived. Though I may be slowing down, I still feel smarter than I ever have before!
But there’s something exciting about fresh eyes, new ideas, and leaders who understand not just where we’ve been, but where we’re going.
And let’s not forget the word service in public service.
Holding public office should be about serving the people, not holding on to power. It’s about listening, learning, adapting, and making decisions that will benefit generations we may never live to see.
I hope these newly elected officials, regardless of party, remember that.
Because public service isn’t about how long you can hold on to your seat. It’s about what you accomplish while you’re sitting in it.
A forever learner.
Kerry McCoy founded FlagandBanner.com in 1975 with just $400 and a dream, building it from door-to-door flag sales into a multi-million dollar enterprise. With over five decades in the American flag and banner business, her insights into patriotic trends and flag sales patterns come from serving customers nationwide during times of celebration, crisis, and everything in between.
Kerry restored the FlagandBanner.com headquarters, the historic Taborian Hall, saving it from demolition. Its legendary Dreamland Ballroom on the third floor is now open for events. Her latest passion is the Dreamland Lounge on the first floor where she is bringing the gathering spirit alive. She runs Our Corner Market, an online shop with a neighborhood feel. Kerry is also the host of the Up in Your Business with Kerry McCoy radio show and continues expanding her business through Kerry McCoy Enterprises.
