[StBernard] Election Endorsements - Recap

[Westley Annis]

Syl, Howard's loss was due to starting too late - simple as that.  He really
did not get things moving in his campaign until after qualifying.  If he had
just started in mid-July and had a good push at the beginning, he could have
won.  Richie Lewis  started hitting doors and had lots of signs out before
the end of June, and so did Mumphrey - and a majority of his votes went to
Lewis.  I'm thinking Howard did not want to give up his JP position any
sooner than he had to, but those are the kinds of sacrifices you have to
make if you want to assure yourself of victory.  Believe me,  this was a
case of the early bird getting the worm and simply holding on to it till
election day.  Plus, Richie Lewis hit every door in "C" at least twice and
many of them three times, phone banked and had about 25 different people
knocking the streets they lived on.  It was good old fashioned grass roots
campaigning - that's what won it for Richie.


-----Original Message-----
I was so disappointed that the only person I really cared if he won, did
not. Howard Luna was the perfect person for the job. He has contributed to
District C way before he became justice of the peace. He did so much for our
District that I can not believe so many constituents in District C did not
appreciate his efforts. I don't remember ever seeing Mr.Lewis except when it
became election time.  And he came on the scene at the last minute.  I
appreciate the fact he re-built Gerald's Donuts, but this position should
have been Howard's.  Time will tell how much time & effort Mr.Lewis will
contribute to keeping our District on the track that Howard put it on.
Again,I am so disappointed !
 
Syl