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Letter: Supervisor Supports Mills

Wed, Nov 02, 2011

I am writing to ask that Hamilton voters cast their votes for Scott Mills on November 8. Over the past couple years I come to recognize and respect the knowledge that Scott has on all of the issues facing local governments and the dedication that he has to work for the people and find appropriate solutions. Scott has an excellent understanding of the town budget process and recognizes how to manage the budget in these difficult economic times.

Scott has worked hard to reach out and build relationships with Town Supervisors from around Madison County. By building working relationships with other Supervisors, Scott has already opened the door to potential cost-sharing initiatives by working together with neighboring towns.  He understands that, as Supervisor, his role will also include representing Hamilton residents at the county level; the relationships that he has built with many county board members will help Scott serve both the residents of Hamilton and of Madison County.

Scott’s years of service to his community makes him a great candidate for Supervisor and gives him the skills he needs to hit the ground running. Please support Scott Mills in his bid for Hamilton Town Supervisor.

Dan Degear, Supervisor Town of DeRuyter

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Comments(2):

  1. Why Are Supervisors Writing Letters of Support?

    Thursday, November 03, 2011 Wanda Warren

    I guess I should not be surprised that a number of Republican supervisors are submitting letters of support for Scott Mills. I used to think there was a "gentleman's agreement" that Town Supervisors would not intervene in the elections in other Towns. But apparently that ethical stance has given way to party politics. Even the chair of the Board of Supervisors has written such letters of endorsement, joining the effort to keep control of Madison County in the hands of the Republican Party. Readers of such letters need to keep in mind the political motives that are involved.

  2. This only makes sense.

    Sunday, November 06, 2011 Ethan

    An endorsement from a similar position calling attention to the positive attributes of a person running for a similar position in Hamilton is hardly surprising and, in fact, should be expected and welcomed. Aren't we all better served with a broader knowledge of our candidate's qualifications and abilities, especially when those are brought to light by people already doing that job? I wonder if this fact would be so criticized by people like Wanda if Scott Mills were a democrat?