“How many perfect people are in the room?” asked Wake County Commissioner Jessica Holmes. No one raised their hand. Later, she spoke about spending money on schools or prisons: “Either way, our society is going to have to pay. For my imperfect self, for my imperfect family, I choose to invest in people.”

Powerful words from Commissioner Holmes, one of several people to take to the mic today at North Carolina’s Second Chance Lobby Day.

Thanks to Dennis Gaddy, founder of Community Success Initiatives, for inviting me.