All government politics start with local politics. It is disheartening to witness how many local elections devolve into personal attacks rather than focusing on qualifications.
I know John Leonard, who is running in the special election for the Town Council seat, as an attorney and as a friend.
I am also well-versed in the world of animals, animal rescue and domestic violence. I have seen firsthand how John approaches challenges with intelligence, communication and an empathy that sets him apart. He is amazingly capable, organized and energetic.
Firsthand, I have seen him cheerfully organize successful events, handle legal matters appropriately and efficiently, all without wasting time and words.
Firsthand, I have seen him rescue and care for his elderly dogs, not only with sensibility and love but with the grueling kind of care it often takes, and that puts him and his husband, Gene, in a class of the not so many.
I am a libertarian, with conservative leanings, and I am eager to vote for John because I know he will do right by the residents and business owners of Southampton.
Rory (Joan) Vecsey
Southampton
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