{"id":2804,"date":"2013-10-08T14:22:03","date_gmt":"2013-10-08T19:22:03","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.hulettsonlakegeorge.com\/?p=2804"},"modified":"2013-10-08T14:22:03","modified_gmt":"2013-10-08T19:22:03","slug":"interview-with-ed-raymond-candidate-for-town-board","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hulettscurrent.com\/index.php\/archives\/2804","title":{"rendered":"Interview with Ed Raymond: Candidate for Town Board"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.hulettscurrent.com\/pictures\/Ed_Raymond.jpg\"><br \/>\n<em>Mr. Ed Raymond is a candidate for Dresden Town Board.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Today, I post a candidate interview with Ed Raymond, Republican nominee for Dresden Town Board. I have sent candidate questionnaires to all those running in this year\u2019s town elections and will post their responses as received. Below are my questions and Mr. Raymond&#8217;s responses.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Could you please tell us about yourself and why you are running for the town board?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Hello, I&#8217;m Ed Raymond.  I have lived here in our township of Dresden for 52 years now.  I have raised two wonderful children.  Dresden is a wonderful place for families and raising our children.  As a lifelong resident, a seat on the town board will enable me to contribute in decisions for our community that we all share.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Could you tell us about some of your \u201clife experiences\u201d that have formed your outlook on the world?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I formerly owned and operated Route 22 Sales and Service of Dresden at which time I drove school bus for Whitehall Central Schools for 6 years.  I have served in the U.S. Army and I am currently employed at Rutland Vermont General Electric Aviation, building jet engines for our military.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Are you involved in any church, civic or other community organization that works to make Dresden a better place?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have been involved in many charitable events which have benefited some of our local organizations such as our local Youth League and the Dresden Fire Company.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>What are some of the things you like to do as hobbies in your spare time?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>My hobbies include hunting, fishing, outdoor activities, researching history and going to the races with my son.<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>As a prospective Town official, what do you consider your greatest strengths?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>I have the ability to get along with others and respect everyone&#8217;s viewpoint.   My intent is to make a difference for all of us.<\/p>\n<p>Sincerely,<br \/>\nEd Raymond<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s note: I would like to thank Mr. Raymond for his responses. Interview questions and answers are published in the order in which they are received.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Mr. Ed Raymond is a candidate for Dresden Town Board. Today, I post a candidate interview with Ed Raymond, Republican nominee for Dresden Town Board. I have sent candidate questionnaires to all those running in this year\u2019s town elections and will post their responses as received. Below are my questions and Mr. Raymond&#8217;s responses. 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