Letters: Hannon has earned your vote

As a life-long Democrat, I was disappointed to observe the pains some in my party went to this year in order to stifle the voice of an independent, progressive candidate for Tompkins County Legislature, Keith Hannon.

From the first time I reached out to Keith, he responded immediately with interest and concern about the Town of Enfield, where I serve as a councilperson on the town board, and am running unopposed for Town Supervisor. It was important to me to share with Keith the contributions Enfield makes in the county, as well as the many challenges we face. Keith heard my concerns and responded with further inquiry, interest, and ideas. Affordable housing, renewable energy development, better oversight of tax breaks for private business, mental health issues, and reduction of the jail population are just a few of the concerns I trust Keith to address with an honest and pragmatic approach.

I appreciate the tenacity he has shown as he’s overcome the challenges thrown at him in this campaign cycle, and his commitment to create transparent government that we all can be a part of. I support Keith Hannon for county legislator for District 5 and look forward to working with him for a better Tompkins County and a better Enfield.

Beth McGee
Enfield