I could not help but notice that several persons on some of the local political forums have been and are continuing to bash the career of Tom Werth. I think that’s pathetic.

Tom Werth served Rochester for over thirty years. Three decades. Almost three generations. Only a person who had the best interests of the city at heart would have ever stayed in place for that many years. Tom spent over fifteen-hundred Monday nights sitting at city hall and helping conduct the business of the city. Aside from city council meetings, Tom sat on dozens of boards and commissions and attended hundreds of events where he represented the city admirably. Please don’t forget that all of this time was taken from his growing family and donated to the city for very little recompense.

Everyone has a time when they move on into other areas of their life. There is no shame in that. I take no enjoyment from seeing Tom lose the primary election. Neither should you. Rather, if there is enjoyment it should be in the form of happiness for the candidate you voted for - not glee in seeing another candidate lose.

Thank you, Tom, for your many years of service to this city. I hope that the city can move forward into the next decade and become an even better place for you to live. Your hardwork and years of dedicated service have left the city in a great position from which the new council can move ahead. And for that we all owe you many, many thanks.

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