To the Editor:

I am writing to support my father, Robert Hennessey, who is running for Newtown’s Legislative Council. He is one of my greatest role models and one of my best friends, so it would be all too easy for me to go on at length describing how great I think he is. What is most important for voters to know is that my father has always maintained an active interest in Newtown’s well-being and success since we first moved here, and I know he would be an excellent legislative councilman. As a parent and a human being, my dad has always been compelled to do what is right and, as a businessperson, his livelihood depends on excellent communication skills and forging dependable relationships with numerous people. It is these qualities that, I believe, take primacy in creating an ethical and effective local government. I have always counted on my dad for his outspoken support and the people of Newtown can expect the same from him.

I admire my father’s willingness to sacrifice time he could spend on himself in order to better serve our town and, hopefully, make life a little easier for all of us at the local level. Newtown is a great place to live, and I think my father can help make it even better. I hope you will join me in voting for Robert Hennessey, Legislative Council-District 1 on November 3.

Sincerely,

Alex Hennessey

8 George Street, Charleston, S.C.                             October 27, 2009