Dear Jay,
First, I would like to thank you and everyone at The Weekly Adirondack for allowing a great forum for all the local candidates.
It was fun, informative, and I think the community really got to know the candidates they have to pick from this election season
I’m sure I speak for all when I say your paper has allowed a great opportunity for candidates to share their views, in detailed fashion, with readers that also happen to be our families, friends and neighbors.
Thank you also, to everyone who has extended kind words on the campaign trail. It has meant a lot to me, and I promise to continue serving your interests in the county seat of Herkimer.
Nick Rose, CAP-21’s new executive director—thank you— along with the Central Adirondack Association, who did such a nice job hosting our two “Meet the Candidate” nights.
On another note, I took office as legislator 12 years ago, as many of you may remember. My terms coincided somewhat with that of another person I’ve grown to admire and respect for his relentless dedication and hard work.
Robert Moore will be closing out his years of service to the community, as Supervisor, at the end of December.
Robert, thank you for everything you’ve done for us in the Town of Webb. You will be succeeded at the end of the year, as a new person takes over your position, but you won’t be duplicated as a person or a public servant.
You were one of a kind and, as many have come to recognize, you not only gave the job your all, you performed it exceedingly well.
You were thoughtful, professional, fair, and never pulled back in advocating for our Town of Webb interests.
I will miss our meetings together as we discussed county issues.
Over the years, Robert and the board worked to keep property taxes down and community services in abundance for our residents.
He has been a strong leader among supervisors and had the respect of his peers, who will surely miss him.
Thank you again, Robert, and all the best to you in your future endeavors.
You were and continue to be a class act.
Finally, this has been a banner year for politics in our town, and it’s exciting to see so many people who are willing to give of their time and energy to try and make the place we live that much better.
Some will win, and some will lose, but no matter the result, I encourage you to persevere for your ideals to make this community the best it can be.
And please take the time to vote on Election Day. Support your candidates, and let’s work together to move our community forward.
Sincerely,
Patrick Russell, Herkimer County Legislator
