Dear Editor:

I am writing to strongly endorse Jeff Tarbox for Second Selectperson of Westport Island.

As a fellow member of the Westport Island Broadband and Cable Committee – which is only one of the numerous island committees Jeff serves on – I can attest to Jeff’s thoughtful and effective leadership style, ability to organize and successfully manage complicated projects from start to finish. I directly witnessed Jeff’s relevant skills over the last year while the Broadband and Cable Committee completed the many significant steps required to apply for a ConnectMaine broadband infrastructure grant. I can confidently say Jeff is the right candidate for Second Selectperson.

As one of the island’s few youngish residents, I appreciate Jeff’s ability to balance tradition with fresh ideas and awareness of vital, big-picture change necessities. Jeff’s qualifications for this role are tough to match. Jeff takes great pride in being the seventh generation Tarbox to live on Westport, and he exudes passion, respect and historical knowledge of Westport Island accordingly. Combine this deeply rooted passion with 30-plus years of professional management and island committee experience with a natural, friendly leadership style, and I think you’ll agree: Jeff Tarbox is the candidate to choose for Westport Island Second Selectperson on June 8.

Kate Stoodley

Westport Island