Many thanks go to the League of Women Voters for sponsoring the candidates for our Senate district in a forum on Aug. 13 at Deerfield Academy.
While the local papers have done a good job of introducing us to the candidates, it’s been hard to get an understanding of the subtle or substantive differences among these four highly qualified people. Even the websites of the candidates can’t really give a comparison, or a measure of how to choose who will get your vote.
Jo Comerford and the other candidates have similar values and priorities for the improvement of people’s lives, but at this in-person event, Jo clearly rose to the top. I want my senator to have knowledge of how things work, not just in the mode of critique of the status quo, but in understanding how to strategize and build the coalitions that are necessary to the legislative process.
Jo Comerford’s answers to questions on the wide variety of topics convinced me that she is a step beyond the other candidates in her ability to consider issues and take appropriate action that will be possible, feasible and achievable. Jo has a proven track record in organizing and getting things done.
While each participant had good things to say and offer, hearing all of them in the live format convinced me that Jo Comerford is the best person to represent our district.
I encourage you to join me in writing her name on the ballot on Sept. 4.
Emily Samuels
Gill