As I have campaigned across Gilbert for Town Council I have met many new people with differing opinions and ideas about our town . Today, I again came face to face with another of our residents that illustrates perfectly why I’m running for Gilbert Town Council.  Wade Kelsall is the owner and operator of Mother Nature’s Farm. On January 9^th, John Sentz and the Planning Commission voted to deny Wade his user permit for “agritainment”.  This is a place I’ve taken my kids for years to learn about the importance of agriculture and to see what a working farm looks like.  It\'s a place for wholesome family entertainment where you can take hay rides, pick fruits and vegetables and pet farm animals.  Apparently, Mr. Sentz and the Planning Commission doesn’t like how the Kelsall family uses another piece of property that they have a legal right to use and is a source of family income. Because Mr. Sentz and the Commission can’t do anything about this property, they have decided to strong arm Mr. Kelsall by denying him his user permit for “agritainment” until he bends to their will.  This is an unbelievable abuse of power and an outright violation of property rights.  When I campaign about being a voice for Gilbert families this is exactly what I’m talking about.  On Feb. 24th, the Council will hear Mr. Kelsall\'s appeal and I urge my fellow residents to join me at 7 p.m. in the Gilbert Town Hall to stand with Wade and his family and show our elected officials we will not allow one of our neighbors to be bullied.