In the past few weeks, I have read eloquently written letters in support of George Hogan, by three people I greatly respect: Marc Bourassa, Bud Harmon and Gary Curtis. I would like to add my name to that list.

George has lived in Old Orchard Beach his whole life and has served our town in many capacities. He was a member of both the town council and the school board. He has been the head football and baseball coach in the high school. George raised a family and owned a small business in town for 35 years.

Most recently, George Hogan served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives. He was the driving force in getting our beautiful bay under our jurisdiction. He was then termed out. He is now eligible to serve us again and eagerly awaits that opportunity.

George understands that the recent “cuts” in Augusta have hurt the local taxpayer. The town is now left to deal with the cost of what the state no longer pays. Add to that burden the fact that we are “low receivers” and only get 10 percent of needed school funding. No wonder we saw a raise in our taxes.

As a representative who has reached across the aisle to bring consensus and compromise, George has won the respect of legislators: Republican, Democrat and independent. His integrity, wisdom and life experiences are reasons I am supporting George Hogan.

Jayne Mullen Flaherty, Old Orchard Beach