Letters TO THE EDITOR

In a letter to the editor in the last issue of this paper a Greenfield resident stated that she found it “upsetting” there had to be a primary (June 24) to determine the Republican candidate in November’s general election.  

I believe this sentiment does a dis-service to the town’s Republican committee charged with determining which potential candidate meets general party qualifications sufficient to get their endorsement.  

I am certain the Committee has been paying attention to various negative situations which have germinated within town hall, running from workplace bullying of town hall personnel by the Supervisor; to reckless spending of taxpayer monies; to ethical improprieties involving the separation of powers in town hall.  Indeed, there are more.  

A primary election is not a thing to be frowned upon, but rather is testament to a valid electoral system, allowing parties fairly to decide who their candidate will be.

Republican voters should vote on June 24 for Michael Gyarmathy.

Mike has lived in Porter Corners since boyhood, and is known as trustworthy in his business dealings and skillful with everything he builds as a general contractor.  His decade of experience on the planning board and town board means he understands how things actually work around here.

Electing Michael in the primary election would go a long way towards “Keeping Greenfield Green”.  Ours is still and should remain a small town, even as we sit on the edge of a boom in population.  We should be aware of the difference between preservation and promotion; we do not need for Greenfield to grow faster than it already is. We are not Wilton.

Thank you for the opportunity to present a different view of the incumbent, and reasons to consider a challenger.

– Daniel G. Chertok | Porter Corners