Opinion

Letter to the Editor: My vote for Ray Gagnon

Election Day might be Nov. 3, but the election is already underway. I dropped off my family’s ballots at city hall last week. I was excited to cast my vote for Ray Gagnon for Sullivan County Commissioner (District 1).

Ray has centered his campaign on Sullivan County’s most pressing issue: the economy. That’s not surprising, with our community poised on the cusp of an economic rebound. Ray’s past public service at multiple levels of government, including several terms on the Claremont City Council, equips him for preparing and managing the county’s budgets and resources. His communications and marketing experience will be excellent for promoting the county’s various assets.

But what really sold me on Ray is the easy way he talks to people. He takes pride in his “common-sense approach to government.” One can point to his past record of public service and achievements in office as proof of his suitability for the seat as commissioner. He has also received the endorsement of the outgoing commissioner, Jeff Barrette. But ask around, and you’ll quickly find that Ray is respected for his ability to work across the aisle to get things done.

We need more of that. Everyone says we live in divided times. Well, if that’s so, then a key part of the solution to get past that division is to choose civic leaders who know how to bring people together. We need our local leadership to unify and rally others for the good of the community. Ray is that candidate for District 1.

Sam Killay

Claremont, NH

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