I know Senator Thibodeau. Senator Thibodeau is a friend of mine. I am a registered Democrat and have voted for Republicans Susan Collins, Bill Cohen and Senator Thibodeau. All of these individuals have excellent leadership skills and demonstrate love for the people of Maine and their well-being.

I met Senator Thibodeau approximately 7 years ago when I first started managing the Waldo County Garden Project. He was very interested in how the project was funded and who the beneficiaries of the produce were.  In the last 7 years, Senator Thibodeau would stop by the garden often to check on the production and expansion. He is also interested in how widely the produce was distributed in Waldo County. He has seen the expansion increase from 7,000 pounds of produce the first year to 75, 000 this year.

Senator Thibodeau has always exhibited a great love for Waldo County and its citizens. His excellent leadership in the Senate has been very beneficial to Waldo County and its citizens. He has done a tremendous amount of work to keep the jail budget under control. He has also demonstrated how his exceptionally long arms have reached out to the other side and formed many partnerships with all interested parties.

 With some “not so well chosen” words by our Governor, it makes it difficult for some Republican candidates in the upcoming election.  However, Senator Thibodeau is an extremely dedicated public servant who has served the County of Waldo and its citizens well. He is a great benefit to the citizens of Waldo County in his present position and I’d like to see him continue.

I hope you will join me in supporting and casting a vote for Senator Thibodeau in November.

William Shorey lives in Searsport