I am writing in support of Mike Sarlin and Paul McGuinness for Killingworth’s Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). You could not ask for better candidates. As vice chair of the PZC, I know how important it is to have knowledgeable, committed, and collaborative people on this commission.

Chief among the good work Mike Sarlin has done was to help preserve Deer Lake from development. As the treasurer for the board of directors of Pathfinders, Mike and his team worked tirelessly to raise over four million dollars to purchase the property. Mike’s life experience includes serving as chief information officer and vice president for AIG, strategic planner at ESPN, consultant to The Phoenix, and program manager overseeing a nationwide natural food distribution business.

With over 20 years in Killingworth, Mike understands the importance and commitment of being a member of this commission and how critical the work is to Killingworth. Killingworth needs Mike Sarlin on the PZC.

Paul McGuinness has been a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission for 16 years. Despite his busy schedule as a professional engineer and family man, Paul attends every meeting and brings a level of expertise that is invaluable to planning and zoning. Our members rely on Paul’s practical experience, insight, and judgment to help guide us through complicated decisions. We can always rely on Paul to know the history and nuances of every application.

Please join me in voting for Mike Sarlin and Paul McGuiness for Planning and Zoning on Tuesday, Nov. 7.

Tom Hogarty

Killingworth