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RFH 2010, Cover Stories, Town of Hamilton Election

Now Accepting Election Letters

Mon, Sep 26, 2011

Coming to a polling place near you, the 2011 Nov. 8 general election, and this year Town of Hamilton voters will elect a new supervisor and two members of the town board.

That means keyboards throughout the Greater Hamilton Metroplex will be pounded by folks creating letters of support for the candidate of their choice. Well, ladies and gentlemen, start your typing.

We'll start posting your letters as soon as they arrive. We will stop posting new letters as of Sunday, Nov. 6.

Now, here are the rules:

  • Don't submit anything you wouldn't want to read about yourself;
  • Stick to the issues and candidates at hand;
  • Say something of substance;
  • No blatant campaign commercials;
  • Be civil.

And, please be as brief as possible. You ought to be say everything you need to say in 300 words.

And, no robo-letters. Letters MUST be from the person whose name is on them; we don't want candidates or political parties ghosting letters for someone else to sign.

And, we will reject any letters that are not in good taste or that violate any of these guidelines.

We will not edit for grammar.

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Comments(3):

  1. In support of David Holcomb for Town Council

    Thursday, October 13, 2011 Susan

    As a lifelong friend and colleague of Dave Holcomb, my wife Susan and I firmly support his re-election to the Town Council. Dave should need no historical introduction to many of you so I leave that to other letters of support that will or already have appeared. Despite four terms on the board, Dave is not a politician. The Town of Hamilton needs Dave to continue his role on the board. I had the honor of servicing with Dave for eight years on the board. He, in particular, is important in many ways. Dave will ask the hard question that others will sit and wonder silently," Should I ask that?" Dave listens to those with differing views but does not patronize them into a false sense of what his position really is. Dave knows the very basic role of town government and makes every attempt to keep the board focused on that role. Dave works very hard in his professional life, his family life and also for the town. He wants to see farmers have a chance to continue their lifestyle and see that multiple generations of Hamiltonians have the option of staying in Hamilton. Dave works on behalf of us to keep Hamilton growing in sensible fashion that is in keeping with the lifestyle we all are accustomed to and hope to see for many years to come. Dave's direct and to the point style of communication as well as his perspective allow him to view issues as a taxpayer and not just as a board member seeking re-election. These are strong attributes that help him keep the proverbial " eye on the ball." My family and I support Dave Holcomb and we hope you all will too! Tim and Susan Trueworthy

  2. Support of David Holcomb

    Sunday, October 16, 2011 John

    I wish to comment on Dave Holcolm as a person: he has the highest of family values, the strongest of work ethic, is an individual with character, integrity, honesty, and COMMON SENSE. We need to remember this November how Dave took a stand in opposition during the recent reval fiasco. Dave stood in the corner with people such as myself, Scott Mills, Kerry Dart, Mike Hotaling, Jody Palmer, Ned Lamb, Mike Welshco, and many, many others, as we rallied to fight the injustice of a reval that increased property values as much as 300-600%. Dave has served on Town Board for 12 years. As many already know, he has been devoted to the position of PUBLIC SERVICE. Voters need to keep in mind this election, that any position of Public Service is not a vehicle to drive one’s popularity, a hobby, or to fulfill a personal agenda. Serving on a Town Board, is a position designed for those who have resided in their town for lengthy amount of time. As I am in the process of expanding my dairy operation, I can only hope for the likes of Dave Holcomb to be re-elected to the Town Council, as well as the addition of other common sense individuals- Scott Mills and Kerry Dart who will strive to keep agriculture alive and well in the Town of Hamilton. John Schell Cranston Rd, Earlville, NY Dairy/Cash Crop Farmer

  3. In Support of Scott Mills

    Friday, October 28, 2011 Scot

    I am writing to support Scott Mills for Hamilton Town Supervisor. The present leadership has led the Town board down paths of poor fiscal management over the past three years. The revaluation was a costly mistake that not only wasted tax payers' money, but left many people hurt, scared and concerned if they would be able to afford to continue to live in Hamilton. Those fears and concerns have not gone away. Scott Mills has the experience that is needed to lead the Town through this rough financial time. He has served this town tirelessly in the past as councilman and Deputy Supervisor of the Town Council, knows fully what is required of the Town Supervisor, is well-known at the State government level, and will "hit the ground running". There is no time for a learning curve. We need experience. We need Scott Mills for Town Supervisor. Please join with me in voting for Scott Mills on November 8th. Scot Ioset, DDS