As an Independent voter, and city councilor, I am endorsing Patrick Leahy for State Senate. I want to encourage Independent voters, all the voters of Ward 3 and the many voters throughout the City of Westfield who know me, to vote for Patrick Leahy for State Senate.
While I have known Don for some time as a likeable guy, and as a man of his convictions, I must be practical in this decision. Sen. Stan Rosenberg of Northampton will be the next Senate President. This is one of those rare moments for western Mass., to have our interests and needs met. When it comes to politics we must be both practical and realistic. We are in competition for limited resources with most other towns and cities in Mass., with the cities in eastern Mass. the priority. Money for education, environment, roads and bridges, I need not go on, are more likely to come to us with a Senator who can work with the Senate President.
As well, I have met Mr. Leahy and find him to a capable and good person, serious and concerned about the issues that affect us. As a policeman he knows many of our needs. As a business owner he understands the needs in the private sector as well. I know it is hard for many not to vote for someone from our community but in these hard times it is in our interests to have a State Senator who can work with the next Senate President. Thank you.
Brian Hoose
Ward 3 City Councilor
60 Arnold Street
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