Citizen Parton: Former mayoral candidate remains an inspiration to community and home

By David Wesley

One of Ferndale’s 2013 mayoral candidates, Linda Parton, has remained an influential presence in the community. She’s increased her artistic output, producing more revered photography while continuing to be a devoted wife and mother. Eager to share her thoughts and opinions on the city and her present life, she sat down during a dogged winter afternoon over coffee at the Red Hook Cafe for an interview with Ferndale Friends.

Ferndale Friends: Since running for mayor of Ferndale, what have you pursued politically and personally?

Linda Parton: The 2013 Ferndale Mayoral election took a lot out of me in many ways. I put my all into running for mayor; physically, emotionally, spiritually, and financially. Seeking of achieving anything politically since then has taken a back seat, We do need options and people to stand up and run when it comes time to elect out mayor and council members.

Personally, I continue to try to be the best wire and mom that I can be for me husband, three songs, and daughter. I try to find time to upload more photographic images to the various stock photo agencies I belong to. My more frequently-purchased or uploaded shots are of Detroit’s skyline from Canada, the GM logo at the top of the Ren Cen, and the “Spirit of Detroit” statue downtown. The flood of August 11th created a foot of water in out basement, so we are taking out time getting everything restored and replumbing out home. I’m hoping the water tastes better and our bills come down a bit.

FF: How do you feel about the current political landscape of Ferndale and the course they’re taking the city in?

LP: When it comes to the current political landscape of Ferndale… Can you say, 3-60 L.L.C.? The biggest problem I see is that many residents are not aware of what s about to arise in the nerve center of our fair city. We do need more parking. We could use other retail businesses and some living space to enhance what is already there, We do not need the extreme plan that is being looked at, and which will become reality if the current Council and Mayor continue with their plan. We have lived here in our home for the past 25 years and I never thought Ferndale’s landscape would ever change that dramatically. I know there must be other options, but it appears the 3-60 L.L.C. has the only plan they are considering.

FF: Do you feel optimistic about Ferndale’s future?

LP: I am cautiously optimistic about Ferndale’s future. My hope is that as my husband and I someday retire, we will be able to afford any continued taxes or this that will be added. If this city recreates itself, I hope the hometown feel of our downtown will still be palpable. Will all that new infrastructure planned for the epicenter of this town create even more strain on what is presently needing replacement because of its age? Hopefully all this proposed progress and moving forward will not move us backward.

FF: What are your plans, both short term and long term, for the future?

LP: My short term or immediate plans involve my resolution to purge and free up space. (We) lost so much in the flood. Why stop there? We all have so much stuff in our homes that needs to go. Donating and selling and just throwing out are the theme around here. As I hit my attic I try to figure out what to do with all that “Linda Parton for Mayor” signs. They remain fathered to one area for now. Would I run again? I really cannot say because I never thought I would run the first time around. Only God know that. I do my best to listen.

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