To the Editor:

“Character is doing the right thing, even when no one is looking” (J.C. Watts). This exemplifies the life of NYS Assembly candidate Alex Hammond.

With Alex, what you see is what you get. He is straightforward and he will do the right thing, not the politically correct or expedient thing. If we send Alex to Albany, he will not be watching from outside the door and fruitlessly fighting the overwhelming legislative majority for economic crumbs. He will be a participant in the room when laws are being passed, budgets approved, and policies formulated that will affect everyone in the North Country.

Alex is the sixth generation of Hammonds and Robinsons to call St. Lawrence County his home. He directly understands the needs of small North Country businesses, with his paternal grandparents having owned Doris’ Fashion Nook in Rensselaer Falls and his maternal grandfather owning Robinson Auto Sales in Lisbon.

Alex’s extended family owns and operates Gray’s Gun Shop. Alex is a public school educator, so he also understands and can advocate for the needs of school districts and students in our area. He is a local town supervisor, working with those of all political persuasions and very understanding of the financial needs of our many local municipalities in this time of scarce resources.

Alex is an U.S. Army officer who took an oath to serve and protect our sacred Constitution, which he is proudly doing every day.

Vote for integrity, honor, and civility this election day; a man of character who does not play the usual games of unproductive partisan politics. A true North Country River District native, we are fortunate to have this opportunity to vote for Alex Hammond.

Vote for your friend and neighbor on Nov. 3rd and send an effective North Country voice to Albany. For a change.

Kevin & Karen Sharlow

Waddington