To the Editor:

The Westerlo Republican Committee is proud and honored to endorse, support, and stand behind candidates Liz Joy for Congress in New York’s 20th District, Chris Tague for New York Assembly in the 102nd District, and Rich Amedure for New York Senate in the 46th District.

These three candidates epitomize what America really stands for and we have nothing but the utmost confidence that all three of them uphold the Constitution as written by our Founding Fathers. This election is about more than just people — it is about America; your God-given rights; and freedom or socialism, communism, and oppression. These candidates will fight for what’s right for their constituents.

Unlike their counterparts, they support law and order. Most of their counterparts embrace criminals; disrespect our police; and support violence, rioting, and looting. These candidates will work toward repealing bail reform, fully funding police, and legislation that will aid in School Resource Officers to protect school children. They support the safety and security of all residents of this country. They want safer communities for everyone. They support life from the unborn through the elderly.

 They support businesses and will support legislation, initiatives, and funding that will help grow businesses and that includes farmers in the rural areas. They support the way of American life, which means our economy and the freedom to run a business; the freedom to earn your own money; the freedom to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness for everyone!

They are not in favor of raising taxes. New York has a spending problem and they will work toward eliminating the wasteful spending of billions of dollars. Lowering our property taxes and providing homeowners with relief by restoring the STAR [School Tax Relief] rebate check program is another area of support to help stimulate the New York State economy and make living in upstate New York more affordable. 

They are in favor of health care and that means being able to choose your own insurance. That means being able to have your own doctors of your own choosing. That means being able to take care of yourself and make your own choices for health care. 

What they do not support is an eroding of our freedoms and our American way of life. They do not support the dismantling of our Constitution. They do not support rewriting our Bill of Rights.

They will be representatives of the people, not politicians. Politicians are influenced by money and power. These candidates are influenced by only the Constitution and what’s in the best interest of all Americans.

They will represent the constituents in the districts they are elected to represent, bringing a real voice for our upstate communities, fighting for what is best for us. What works downstate is not always what is best for upstate.

For those reasons and so many more, the Westerlo Republican Committee is honored and privileged to be able to support these candidates and we encourage all of those in their respective voting districts to vote Liz Joy for Congress, Chris Tague for New York State Assembly, and Rich Amedure for New York State Senate.

After all, your freedom depends on it.

God Bless America!

Lisa DeGroff

Chairwoman

Westerlo

Republican Committee