I, Patricia Moran Wotton, am running for Rockland City Council due to my commitment to work for the best of the city. 
I grew up in a very politically oriented family. My grandfather Carl Moran had served in Congress and the US House of Representatives as well as served as US Assistant Secretary of Labor and State Director of the Office of Price Administration. In addition he had authored the Charter and Ordinances for the City of Rockland  which had been used nationwide as a model. I was raised with an interest in politics and community involvement from an early age, which led me to run for City Council at age 28. I was perhaps the youngest Councilor to serve the City.
In the last 20 years I have worked towards making Rockland a better place to work in various ways. I co-founded the Rockland City Crime Watch, which still operates today. I served three years, 1986-1989, on the City Council, as well as terms on the Comprehensive Planning Committee and Personnel Board, and then many years on the Planning Commission, both as a full and an alternate member.
I feel that the qualifications that I can bring are my background in business,  and experience on City committees.   I am dedicated, and will make a commitment to doing my homework on the issues and decisions facing the council, so that I can make informed decisions. The traits I bring to the position which I feel are important are honesty and openness; I strongly support the public’s right to know.

I am an agent/owner of E. C. Moran Company, Inc., a family owned insurance agency. My great-grandfather started the business in 1896. I am the fourth generation, a licensed insurance agent, and have worked in the business for 24 years. I have earned the Certified Insurance Councilor and Accredited Advisor in Insurance designations. I am married to Sherwood Wotton, and have two children, Haley, age 10, and Nikolai age 7. They are now in school full-time, allowing me more freedom to devote time to the City. 

My roots run deep in Rockland.  The direction that the City takes affects me as a businessperson, a parent, and as an individual.  I would like the opportunity and privilege to serve the City as a Rockland City Councilor for the upcoming three year term.