Letter of support from Shannen Anthony

Dear Ward 3 Voter,

My name is Shannen Anthony and I am a fifth generation Holyoke resident. My family has owned businesses in the canal district in the past including the Hotel Hamilton. Some of my relatives perished in the Precious Blood Church fire of 1875. Holyoke, to me, symbolizes hardworking families who have built this city into what used to be the most beautiful thriving city of it's day. I would like to see Holyoke as the place it used to be. A great community to raise children, less crime, great schools, thriving downtown businesses, and most of all I would like to see my children and their children continuing the family tradition of being able to make a good life for themselves here in Holyoke. We need good people who understand the value of what this city has accomplished in it's past and what it still has to offer for it's future.

Richard Purcell is the only candidate in Ward 3 who will help begin the process of reviving our beautiful city. The reason we decided to vote for Rick is because first and foremost he was the only person ever to come to our home and introduce himself and tell us what he is all about and what he sees for our community. He has a genuine interest in the people of Holyoke and not political standing. He is a hardworking individual, like myself and my husband, and Holyoke needs a person who understands what our community needs because he witnesses first hand what the people go through. On Tuesday, Nov. 6, vote for Richard Purcell for Ward 3 City Council in Holyoke.

Thanks for reading,
Shannen Anthony
Ward 3, Holyoke