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RFH 2010, Cover Stories, To the Editor

Letter: Trustee Supports, Shwartz, Rossi & Pangallo

Fri, Oct 21, 2011

We have the opportunity in this election to bring new faces, fresh ideas, and different perspectives to the Town of Hamilton Board. 

Eve Ann Shwartz is a life long resident of the Town of Hamilton who offers us experience in local government, community organizing, and agricultural development.  The list of her accomplishments have been mentioned by many in their letters of support.  But it’s not because of her involvement in these organizations that I support Eve Ann—I support her  because of her success in them. Her accomplishments in so many arenas on behalf of the residents of the Town of Hamilton deserve my, and your, support.

Chris Rossi will bring special qualities to the Town Board as a master organizer and a true consensus builder.   We have all seen the results of her organizational and leadership skills with NYRI.  She’s not afraid to hear all sides of an issue, as she has so clearly shown in her leadership of the Southern Madison County Gas Coalition.  She’s passionate about the importance of support for local agriculture and local development.  Her concern, her integrity, and her leadership skills will make her an excellent Town Board member.  

With several years of experience in public administration and public affairs, Dominick Pangallo will bring professional experience in issues that confront the Town of Hamilton—tax policy, public finance, environmental concerns, and policy analysis--to the Town Board.  It’s obvious to us all that we need that knowledge and experience for the Town to be able to move forward in these difficult times.   

As we discuss amongst ourselves how to involve and retain young adults in our rural area, Dominick is living that experience.  He brings, as well, the perspective of a father with a young child, a perspective necessary for the Town of Hamilton to be successful on behalf of all its residents.

With Dominick, we have the opportunity to bring a different perspective, new energy, and fresh ideas to address the many challenges facing our community.

I urge you to support Eve Ann Shwartz for Supervisor and Chris Rossi and Dominick Pangallo for Hamilton Town Board.

Russell Lura, Hamilton

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