To the Editor:
Patrick Russell is the man we need in Herkimer. For years he has dedicated his life to serving the Town of Webb. He grew up in Old Forge, lives in Old Forge, is raising his family in Old Forge, and is a business owner is Old Forge.
Fortunately, over a dozen years, he has worked to a position of respect and authority in the Herkimer County Legislature, where he represents the best interests of the Town of Webb.
To his credit, Patrick Russell maintains strong working relationships in Herkimer without selling out to individuals or political interests in the southern county.
Those productive working relationships take years to develop.
As the Majority Leader, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, and a member of the County Planning and Highways committees, Patrick Russell actively and aggressively represents the interests and concerns of Northern Herkimer County in key areas, and he has garnered the respect of the important fellow legislators throughout the county.
Those productive working relationships take years to develop. Without that, the most righteous and outspoken advocates cannot get things done, even if they are right.
Patrick Russell has put in the time and effort to succeed in the legislature, and that was recognized early on.
He was selected to head the powerful Ways and Means Committee sooner than any other chairman in county history.
He knows how things are done and how to get things done.
He sticks to his guns, and he knows when, where and how to shout down the incorrect, improper, and unreasonable.
He has unified Northern Herkimer County, and provides a strong voice for his constituency throughout the towns of Ohio, Russia and Webb.
We need his powerful voice, as well as the experience, vision, and knowledgeable perspective that makes it strong.
We can’t afford a new legislator on a learning curve.
Let’s not abandon the experienced local worker who gets the job done for the new-hire propped up by outside interests.
Vote for Patrick Russell and let’s not lose the ground we’ve gained.
Debbie Haehl, Old Forge
