Friday, October 5, 2012

"He listens to all sides and then he makes decisions thinking about the people back here in the River Valley that he represents."

Thank you to Jarrod Dumas from Andover for this wonderful Letter to the Editor that appeared in the Rumford Falls Times this week.

To the Editor:

Everyone wants to talk about cooperation in Augusta – but we don’t see it very often. 

One reason I am voting for Matt Peterson this year is he brings real common sense to the issues. He listens to all sides and then he makes decisions thinking about the people back here in the River Valley that he represents. As a result – sometimes he’s been one of only a handful in either party that has been willing to cross the aisle and vote the best interests of Maine citizens. That’s the kind of representation we deserve.

Matt served on the Health and Human Services Committee – which was the center for many of the most contentious issues that were debated in the last legislative session. Matt was always looking for common ground – and listening to the voices that came from the District. We need that leadership in Augusta for the next session, too.

Jarrod Dumas, Andover

http://www.rumfordfallstimes.com/opinion/story/05dumaslte40