WARDSBORO — On a recent October afternoon, as the sun warmed the air and added brilliance to the landscape, a political candidate went door to door on Main Street in Stamford to meet his constituents, answer questions, and ask for their votes in the upcoming election.
He pulled into the driveway at one house and saw a gentleman, Richard Hoyt - a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict and a retired New York State Trooper - trying to position a stepladder at the back of the house. His friend, Evelyn Baxter, stood nearby watching nervously.
Instead of simply handing them a brochure and going on to the next house, the candidate asked if he could be of help, and the couple said yes.
The job was cleaning the leaves out of the gutters. The candidate climbed up the ladder and completed the task for them. They were pleased that the job was finished and that no accidents had happened, but most of all, were appreciative of the unsolicited assistance and time this man gave to them.
He is Rep. John Moran.
John has worked diligently and thoughtfully in Montpelier during the legislative sessions for the past four years to represent the people of Windham-Bennington-1. He has worked in our district full time listening to his constituents' concerns and the issues that affect them individually and as communities, assisting them in finding answers to their questions, joining elementary schoolchildren as they excitedly tour our beautiful capitol building, and celebrating and honoring the achievements of our towns and brave veterans.
He is proud to see the results of the ongoing work he did with so many others to bring the Wine Festival and Blueberry Festivals to our area. Not only did those events bring tourists to the region, but also outstanding Vermont products were showcased.
The list of things John has accomplished is long, and the list of things he wants to do is longer. He is a man who cares about this district. He cares about everyone who lives here and will fight to preserve our rights and services. I know he is honored to have been given this opportunity to serve and looks forward to continuing to do so.
If you're wondering about those gutters in the spring - yes, he'll be there to help.
Please cast your vote for Representative John Moran on Nov. 2.