Tosha Tillman, Guilford

To the editor:

With exuberance, I endorse Zon Eastes for the position of representative for Guilford and Vernon. As a dedicated member of our community, Zon has consistently demonstrated his commitment to serving the needs of our towns. His experience, integrity, and vision make him the ideal candidate to represent us. 

While Zon has given a plethora of volunteer hours serving our community on the Guilford Selectboard, his opponent has cost our community a near immeasurable amount. Assumptions of malicious intent have cost us trust in one another. Frivolous lawsuits against the Selectboard – all of which were dismissed at every level – have cost us a substantial increase in town legal fees (what used to be an annual budget of $5k now sits at $60k to pay for the town to attain necessary legal representation in the lawsuits). Uncivil behavior toward public servants has cost us shame, apprehension, and town tension. Running as a candidate in a party with which one’s world view and values don’t align in an attempt to knock out your competitor costs us more town friction. I’m uninterested in putting any more money, time, or town effort into these negative tantrums. Let’s put our collective focus on nourishing our communities with sustainable leadership that will amplify the many positive aspects about our beloved towns.

Zon very well understands the challenges we face and has the leadership skills to advocate for and advance our communities’  best interests. I am confident that Zon Eastes will be a strong and effective representative for Guilford and Vernon. He has my vote, and I hope you’ll consider casting yours for him, too. 

Tosha TIllman