Thanks to Middletown for victory

The Middletown Democratic Party welcomed a great victory on November 7 in the Middletown Committee race. Patrick Short won a three-year seat on the governing body. But it is a hollow victory if this is just a Democratic win.

For Democrats to have won in this township, then every resident must have won or it has not meant anything. But I believe every resident has won with the election of Patrick Short and this town will have someone of great character on the job. Patrick Short is a good man who is seeking to reform government here in town. He wants to lower taxes and stop part-time politicians from raiding the hard-earned tax money that residents pay. I believe in him and I think it is clear that the majority of Middletown residents believe in him.

I know that Patrick will be reaching out to groups all around the township. During elections, people are Democrats or Republicans. But now is the time for Democrats and Republicans to come together and stop the divisive nature of government in Middletown once and for all -- and become neighbors again.

It is time to change things for the better and I believe in Patrick and I hope that the rest of the Middletown Committee can leave the acrimony at the door to work for the betterment of our community.

Of course, winning did feel pretty good and that has everything to do with Patrick, who campaigned so hard and well, the Democratic Executive Committee, who has worked tirelessly for years, and every Democrat in this township who supported this ticket and year after year supports this party and bipartisan government in this community.

Also 'thank you' to all of Middletown. It is a special trust the Democratic Party has been given, specifically Patrick Short. This trust is appreciated and it is something I am sure this candidate and this party will live up to.