Letter to the Editor

As a frequent reader of many of the local internet news providers, I find myself compelled to join the discussion regarding who might best represent the citizens of the Eighth Middlesex District. 

I enter the discussion with what I believe are two obvious biases.  First, I have been a member of the Holliston Republican Town Committee and would describe myself as moderately conservative.  Second, I have had the privilege to know Carolyn Dykema and can easily affirm the many positive characteristics that have been ascribed to her.

The Eighth Middlesex has been the fortunate beneficiary for the past eight years of the largely non-partisan politics of Republican Paul Loscocco, and prior to him, those of Democrat Barbara Gardner.  I would hope and expect that the winner of Tuesday’s election would continue this approach.

I am supporting Dan Haley in this election because I believe he is the candidate most capable of bringing the message of the Eighth Middlesex to Beacon Hill.  He is articulate, informed and experienced.  If necessary, he has the personal strength and integrity to take on the Beacon Hill elite, and to defy their “Go along to get along” mantra.

As Representative Gardner has indicated, each district is uniquely different.  I believe that our District deserves to be represented by the voice that is best able to address these unique needs, and convert them into positive gains for our community.  The independent endorsements and local debates indicate that Dan Haley is that voice, and that is why he will earn my vote next Tuesday.

John Shannahan

Holliston