I have a vision of erasure for Essex County - not the erasure of our history or an understanding of all of the factors that have led to our label as an Apartheid County. No, there must be a broader understanding of that by each and every one of us. What I want to see erased are the borders that divide us - the lines that lift some and lower others - the sense of hierarchy and the lack of belonging. I want to be part of a movement that is about unifying our county - creating a sense of belonging that transcends lines - borders - boundaries .