WESTON-I would like to encourage the voters of Winhall, Weston, Andover, and Londonderry to support the re-election of Chris Morrow as our state representative.
Chris possesses many high-quality traits that make him a unique and invaluable voice in our Vermont State House. He has the capacity to openly listen respectfully to all his constituents from all points of view, but he also works hard to understand the issues via his own independent research and commonsense point of view, which is driven by a passion for justice and the long-range health, safety, and welfare of everyone.
Chris is a tireless, deep, and creative thinker who sees the long-range impact of today's problems, solutions, and decisions needed to help guide our future in intelligent ways.
We are in desperate need of government leaders who have the insight and courage to help us see the long-term path toward a better future for all of us in terms of social issues, the environment, clean energy, public education and economic prosperity - even when sometimes that path comes up against currently popular ideas.
Chris sees himself as a public servant and is not motivated by ego or economic gain. He is not swayed or intimidated by special interests, lobbyists, or cynical naysayers. He is an honorable man, a husband and father who understands there is much work to do not only to bring greater comfort to Vermonters' lives but also to make hard decisions to protect the planet for future generations.
He has done a great job of keeping our district informed of current events in the statehouse. He has not been afraid to express his opinion on the issues, and he will tell anyone why. This is a rare trait that will prove invaluable in Vermont.
I personally believe that, with a little more experience in the statehouse, that Chris will someday be an outstanding Vermont governor. He is that good.
Let's all give him that chance to continue to do a great job as our state representative.
Keith Dewey
Weston
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