Letter from Meg Kiernan and Tom Hohensee

Benton Positive, Energetic

We are writing in support of MacGuire Benton as our next Otsego County clerk. In our roles as current and former Town of Otsego government officials, we’ve worked with MacGuire when he was a member of the Village of Cooperstown Board of Trustees and gotten to know him as a positive, energetic, intelligent and committed individual of great character.

MacGuire has the requisite experience and qualifications to be county clerk. His success in local government both as a village trustee and previously as deputy elections commissioner with the Otsego County Board of Elections will serve him well as county clerk. MacGuire has shown himself to be a thoughtful collaborator, whether with his fellow village trustees, employees and residents.

When MacGuire commits to something, as he has to becoming our next county clerk, he is all in! MacGuire has taken that proactive approach in his campaign for the clerk’s position and ultimately adhering to his record of high integrity and public service. Many, many county residents have had the opportunity to talk with MacGuire as he has visited so many towns and events throughout the county and knocked on countless doors to introduce himself and hear resident’s concerns.

We have no doubt that the time, effort and passion he has demonstrated in working on his campaign, along with his ability to bring people together, will translate well as county clerk.

MacGuire will bring fresh eyes and perspective, competent leadership, innovation and efficiency to best serve county residents. MacGuire has shown that he is committed to public service and has served his community with vigor and transparency. He has gone about his work clearly demonstrating his nonpartisan commitment to the clerk position, always seeking opportunities to talk with and listen to all engaged parties. We know MacGuire is in this for all the right reasons and we fully support him to serve as our next Otsego County clerk.

Meg Kiernan
Town of Otsego Supervisor (former)
Tom Hohensee
Town of Otsego board member (current)