The third time is the charm

Last week I was nominated as the Democratic candidate for Schodack Town Board at the Schodack Democratic Caucus.

This is my third campaign in as many years. So why am I doing it?

First, because someone has to do it. I fully believe in Howard Dean's 50 State Strategy. While we may not have a candidate for every position that is up for election, we must have at least one Democratic candidate in every election cycle because "you can't win if you don't play."

Second, someone has to represent the residents of Schodack. Right now, those who are on the board say very little. There are few questions, few explanations of anyone's thinking and pretty much no opposition to anything on the agenda. All items on the agenda are passed without comment, everyone voting in lock-step with each other.

That is not representative government. That is not government "for the people."

I am hoping that the "third time is the charm" for me and that this year, I will be victorious.

You can help me. Spread the word, talk to your friends, write a letter to the editor and send it to the Advertiser, make a donation, make phone calls or knock on doors.

Together we can win. Because when I win, it is a win for the people of Schodack.