Duprey endorsed
TO THE EDITOR: It has been my pleasure to serve in the New York State Assembly with Janet Duprey. Her integrity, knowledge and intelligence make her the right choice for this position.
Janet has the respect of all members of the legislature and works in a non-partisan way to get things done. She is a tireless advocate for her North Country constituents, and her institutional knowledge of tough North Country issues is invaluable.
Jan worked hand in hand with ARISE and the Tupper Lake community to push the Adirondack Club and Resort Project through the permitting process. She is a strong advocate for the local economy of all of the North Country communities and works cooperatively with federal, state, local governments, as well as the business, farming and nonprofit entities.
Janet is working closely with the Governor’s Office on North Country economic issues, sensitive Indian issues, education issues and many others.
Janet was instrumental in the formation of the Adirondack Caucus and arranged an exchange program for downstate legislators to come to the Adirondack North Country to learn about our issues first-hand. This gathering was a great success, and those very legislators are now participating members of the caucus.
Janet negotiated legislation that became law that helps families with autistic children to access health-care coverage. One parent told Jan that it cost him and his wife more than $35,000 out of pocket to get care for their autistic daughter.
I encourage all Republicans to vote on Primary Day for Janet Duprey. She is honest, capable, smart and genuine in her concern for the people of the North Country.
ASSEMBLYWOMAN TERESA SAYWARD
Willsboro
Tired of ads
TO THE EDITOR: In years past, it seemed as if those of us in the North Country were spared much of the campaign ads this time of the year.
I suppose that was because New York and Vermont were such safe “blue” states that no amount of money would change the outcome. Apparently, both sides now have so much money that they can afford to waste millions up here.
I know of no one who is not already sick of the lies and distortions sent out by both camps. Most of us just mute or change channels. I for one say, thank God for baseball.
JOHN UHLIG
Willsboro
