Written by: The Retired Reverend J. Gary Gloster, Blowing Rock
I have known Sue Sweeting for ten years and write this letter to support her in her campaign for Watauga County Commissioner in the 5th District. My wife Julia and I attend St. Mary of the Hills Episcopal Church in Blowing Rock, the same church in which Sue is a very active member. As I think of her as a person in public life, three words come to mind: Strong/ Helping/ Healer.
A mutual friend said of Sue, after she had gone through a difficult time, “If I was in a foxhole I would want Sue to be with me.” He also said her middle name was “Tenacity.” Her strength is evidenced by her willingness to work hard for what she believes to be right for the good of all of the people…