Letter to the editor: Sigler and Dawson deserve re-election

Dear Editor, 

I am writing this letter in support of two candidates running to retain their seats on the Tompkins County Legislature. One is Mike Sigler in the new district # 8 and the other is Deborah Dawson in the new district # 7. Both of these individuals have served admirably on the legislature for many years. It is vital that the legislature be populated with some experienced , knowledgeable people to set policy for a nearly $240 million annual budget.

This is a critical year for the Legislature with the possibility of many new and inexperienced people in the workings of a county government who are seeking seats there. It is imperative that the two candidates mentioned in this letter are re-elected to the legislature. They both have served competently and they understand who pays the bills – the taxpayer. I served 12 years on the Legislature with Mike Sigler and he always thought about the impact on taxpayers when making critical budget decisions. I have observed Deborah Dawson and she too voted on financial issues considering the effects on county taxpayers.

All TC taxpayers would be well served by Mike Sigler and Deborah Dawson and they would be two people that any new legislators could learn from.

-Jim Dennis, Trumansburg