Editor: Nominating and appointing Chris Burke to fill the empty seat in Seminole’s City Council was a wise move on the part of the city’s leaders. Employed as a police sergeant, coach of a girl’s soccer team, decorated U.S. Army veteran, Gulf War veteran, and nominated for a Bronze Star – how could Seminole city leaders not accept his nomination? Chris Burke’s qualifications are ones that Americans should value highly. If he continues his commitment to serving his country and fellow citizens, we can only hope that Chris Burke will run for a higher office in the future.