Sam Says Thanks

RFH 2010, To the Editor

Tue, Aug 02, 2011

On June 21, voters in the Village of Hamilton elected Anne Clauss and Deborah Kliman village trustees. I extended my congratulations to both after the votes were made official and I again offer my best wishes to both.

My campaign had just six weeks for people to learn of my experience, my motivation, and realize that I would be a candidate whose word could be trusted. I am proud of the effort on my behalf by so many people whose collective wisdom, tireless work, and personal sacrifice helped convince a large number of voters to make me their choice for village trustee.

To the many homeowners who allowed me to place signs on their property, I say thank you.
To the many tireless supporters who carried my petitions to run on the Your Voice line, and later to walk with me as I went door-to-door campaigning, I say thank you.
To the many who allowed that infamous banner to be stretched across their front yards, I say thank you.
To the many who wrote letters in support of my candidacy, I say thank you.
To the many who contributed their time to offer their counsel, I say thank you.
To the many who introduced me to their friends and neighbors at the Farmer’s Market, I say thank you.
To the Republican Party members who worked with me from the very start, I say thank you.
To the many Democrats and independent voters who saved one of their votes for me, I say thank you.
To those who edited my materials and provided financial advice, I say thank you.
To those who opened their checkbooks to fund my campaign, I say thank you.
To the many who responded to my question, “What would you like to see in Hamilton that would make your life better”, I will make every effort to bring your suggestions to fruition, and I say thank you.
To those who joined me on election night, your laughter was music and though tears flowed, you kept your spirits high and urged me to honor my pledge to make Hamilton a better place for all residents, I say thank you.
To those who toiled without fanfare, who called, sent daily messages via e- mail, and stopped to encourage me to be their voice, I say thank you.
And to Mayor Margaret Miller who gave me the opportunity to be a trustee, I am honored to have your confidence, and I say thank you.