FridayJul31,2020at12:01AM

I would like to thank Caitlin Taylor from The Monroe News for her summary of a candidate running for Park Township supervisor in the Aug. 4 primary, Jim Chiodo, who previously served the township as a trustee (2012-16).

During his single term, he did little to help bring our township together. In fact, Jim did very little as a trustee overall other than fueling political infighting. We do not need a repeat of those ugly days and we certainly do not need more attitudes of division, and certainly not in a demanding supervisory role.

Chiodos history and outreach seeking our votes have significant overtones based in hatred and can only fuel the divide in our country. He has vowed to "fully investigate" the Park Township Airport situation; however, it is my opinion, and based on his track record, he will not do his homework and will not fully reveal the results. Maybe it is time we let the voters and taxpayers have the last say on that topic and not some want-to-be politician.

Chiodo speaks of upholding and defending the Constitution, yet his threat against The Sentinel resulted in a 2017 personal protective order against him. The court revoked his CPL. I like full disclosure and transparency and while he espouses similar beliefs, he seems to avoid such difficult topics when it does not suit him. Im all for Second Amendment rights, unless you are waving them at the press for expressing their First Amendment rights or the judge for doing her job.

Please join me in voting for Jim Gerard. You may not agree with Gerards position on the airport, but Jim and the other six standing trustees brought the topic to voters, which allowed us to decide. I am convinced Gerard will do his homework, will be productive and will do what he believes is best for the township not himself!

Jeff Pfost

Park Township

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