It is easy to understand why Cindy Gieger and Cora Edwards are not running for the Sullivan County Legislature. If you did not join the “good old boys’ club” you were not informed, left out of little private political gatherings and lunches for a certain few. Also, caring about all residents of Sullivan County and being honest, you were harassed and threatened because of your hard work and knowledge.

A certain group of politicians has run Sullivan County for the last 15 to 20 years. Just look at what they provided to the residents: run-down bungalows and homes, a large decrease in home values, empty stores, deplorable road conditions, a very poor health rating and long-time residents selling homes to go to better areas.

Were all members of the Charter Review Commission sworn in to be county officials? Do they get a salary? I don’t think so. I do think that there should be limits on holding elected offices on all levels in Sullivan County. Holding an office too long causes people to think that they have power. Two terms is enough for anyone to get what he or she wanted accomplished. Ethics is something Sullivan County does not understand.

Go home, ladies, to your families. You have done an honest, caring job. Thank you.

Ann A. Culligan

Monticello, NY