Dear Friends,
The 2007 campaign season is finally over. It was at times bruising and others confusing. One thing that is clear is that the new Democratic Party in Ulster County is in need of a little breathing room. That is why I was concerned today when I learned that a candidate has announced for the office of County Executive for the November 2008 election cycle.
It is certainly understandable that some candidates need to get out there early to gather support and commitments, but it does not serve our party or, I believe, the public, well. We need a rest. We need a chance to assess this last season from soup to nuts and to be prepared in 2008, 2009 and beyond to put forth the best slate of qualified Democrats, with unity of philosophy, purpose and -- as we all learned the hard way -- support.
While announcing for office now, before the results of our current election have been certified, the candidate indicated, in a letter to the Democratic Members of the Ulster County Legislature, an awareness of "many gifted potential candidates". On that we agree. There are many qualified potential candidates for the new post of County Executive.
As Democrats we should maintain an open policy and invite qualified candidates to the fore from all over including our town and county governments, private enterprise and our large not for profit business community. We should send a message that the Democratic Party will choose a leader for this highest office in the County based upon merit and what is in the best interests of the citizenry.
In brief, I urge you to keep an open mind and ask you to refrain from making any commitment until the entire field has had a fair chance to form. There is nothing compelling our attention to this matter at this early date. I submit to you that this time, right now, is more valuably spent assessing our results, helping those recently elected to get a good start on their new terms, honoring our Veterans, preparing for the holidays with our families and gathering our thoughts about how to make the Democratic Party stronger and better for the coming years.
Thank you to all who worked so hard in this and many elections past. It has been a very long road and our successes are many, and our brightest days are still ahead of us.
My very best to you and your families.
Sincerely,
Kevin Cahill
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3 comments:
Just shows that Kevin cares about the party and the people and not about his own issues. Hein is a GOP and an oppertunist. Cahill for Executive.
I truly beleive any Ulster County Democrat who feels he/she may be eligible to be U.C. Executive should absolutely join the list. There will surely be a primary for this post and it is in the best interest of ALL Democrats that we hear what they have to say. No one person should be drafted, let ALL Democrats decide in the primary after they have heard from everyone who wants the job.
1:13---> You are correct. I hope one of those people seeking the Democratic line is Kevin though.
I have a hard time trying to come up with someone who has worked as hard, dedicated as much of their life and sacrificed as much as Kevin has for the public good. Don't forget, Kevin is a lawyer who could have easily doubled or tripled is annual income in any of the years he was in the assembly.
Kevin has been there for me on several occasions and I will never forget that. He will have my support for County Executive if he decides to go for it.
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