Barnes has emerged nicely from her personal issues.

Park Board Commissioner Constance Barnes has had a rough ride – literally and figuratively – with her personal problems that unfortunately crossed into her life as an elected official

It is already a harrowing experience to admit that you have a problem with addiction and seek help for your problem, never mind having to do it in such a public fashion.

And, of course, Constance’s detractors went into full attack mode, writing her off as someone who wouldn’t be able to make any kind of significant contribution to the Park Board.

But it is amazing what a little common sense can do to prove critics wrong.

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