2-26-10
To the Editor:
I am writing to offer my full support for Jeff Katz in his bid for mayor of Cooperstown.
Jeff first of all is a “fan” of Cooperstown with a history and a love of Cooperstown that dates back to the 1970s. He began making yearly trips in the 1980s and ultimately chose to relocate with his family and settle here.
As a resident of the village, Jeff has had experience with the many things that work well here and as well as concern and an awareness of challenges we are facing.
He has been an active contributor to the community, primarily as a two-term elected village trustee, and has most recently as our deputy mayor.
Jeff has worked on generating new revenues for the village through his efforts on Doubleday field concerts and parking. These have been difficult times and as we face further issues with the economy and our infrastructure needs here in Cooperstown he offers both experience for the position and fresh ideas.
Jeff has also been active in the Rotary Club and with the Cooperstown Concert Series. I know him best through our working on the Concert Series and I offer some thoughts.
Jeff has a deep respect of the history of our organization as we celebrate our 40th year. Over the past five years, he has served in various roles including treasurer and co- director.
He also remains a fan with a great enthusiasm for bringing quality events to Cooperstown. By looking at areas such as our contracts, fee structures, cost of services and identifying additional funding sources he has helped move the concert series from year-to-year anxiety about our budget to firmer financial footing as an organization .
I think he can do the same for Cooperstown and so please get out and vote for Jeff on March 16.
RICHARD BROWN
Cooperstown
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