Letter from Melinda Hardin

Benton Has My Confidence

I endorse MacGuire Benton for Otsego County clerk. Working with MacGuire for the past several months, I have observed first hand his energy and commitment to public service. Both are inspiring, and I believe his relative youth is an asset. I hope his example will encourage other young people to become involved in serving their communities.

MacGuire is running an energetic and wholehearted campaign, reaching out to people in all parts of our large county. He also continues to fulfill his responsibilities in his employment with Cooperstown Distillery, a job that requires him to be organized, efficient, creative and responsible—qualities that will transfer seamlessly to the position of county clerk.

MacGuire has worked collaboratively on the Village Board for the past several years, a commitment that has contributed significantly to his administrative skills and his desire to be a good public servant. Every sitting board member has unanimously endorsed his candidacy.

For all of the above reasons, I am confident that MacGuire will be able to fulfill his campaign promise to bring dollars back to Otsego County. He has my vote—please give him yours.

Melinda Hardin
Cooperstown