This Election Day we will have many local candidates to choose from, but none as good as independent candidate Tom Mooney. I know the Democratic candidate, and I know what he says he’s going to do. But Tom grew up in this community. I have known him my whole life, and I have actually seen what he has done for my family and others.

I happen to be a Democrat, but Tom has all the qualities I am looking for in a candidate: integrity, honesty and a strong intellect.

He is in tune with all the issues that matter to my family – education, public safety, care for the elderly and government accountability. He has strong values and beliefs, and I like that in a candidate. Tom Mooney has our vote, and I hope others vote for him, too.

Kathy Foley Betts

Bangor