BRATTLEBORO-In 1968, Tim O'Connor ran for the Legislature, for the seat I was later elected to in 1996. Tim was 32 years old, a lawyer in town. A more humane, dedicated, and skilled public servant has never again served us.
It is with the spirit of Tim in my mind that I endorse the candidacy of Ian Goodnow for the Legislature.
Ian is also 32, and a lawyer who works in town at 51 Putney Rd., as did Tim. Ian has the sense of justice, the commitment to the people, and the skill to resolve difficult problems.
Those qualities were the hallmarks of Tim O'Connor.
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