I have known George Conklin for four decades. We have been friends and have shared a mutual respect for one another the entire time. We have both been volunteer firefighters for a very long time. We have both served as chief officers of our respective departments, George with Hankins/Fremont, me with Youngsville. 

We are both self-employed. George operates a construction business; I am a lifelong farmer and livestock dealer. George served several terms as the supervisor of Fremont, I still hold the office of supervisor of the Town of Callicoon. Clearly we have much in common.

The reason I am telling the readers of this newspaper all of this is because I want all of you to know George Conklin like I have known George Conklin for 40-plus years! George Conklin has served his community and Sullivan County proudly and has worked hard his entire life. 

When George was first elected supervisor, the Town of Fremont was facing a budget deficit. After a relatively short tenure in his office, George Conklin and the town board helped turn the deficit into a surplus. George’s business knowledge and hard work made that possible.

In his first term as District 5 legislator, George has earned the respect of many employees of Sullivan County. Most notably the commissioners of the departments that George chairs in committee—Public Works and Management and Budget.

George is known to arrive early to his office at the government center, communicates often with department heads and is well prepared for committee and full legislative meetings.

George Conklin is a good, honest man who has served his community his entire adult life. Do not let the actions of anyone other than George Conklin influence your decision when deciding who should be the District 5 legislator for the next four years.

George Conklin is my choice and the reason is not just because of our longtime friendship. George Conklin’s conservative values and a lifetime of hard work and smart, successful business decisions make him the best choice.

Thomas R. Bose

Supervisor

Town of Callicoon, NY