I hear what you people are saying, and I value your input.  Allow me to address your suggestions and concerns!!!

Warmandfuzzy posted:

“But more than one person has remarked that they both need to get out and knock on some doors to introduce themselves. They're fighting "name recognition" here, and you can't do that without getting out there and meeting people on their turf.”

Of course you are correct, and I understand this.  Unfortunately, I have physical limitations that preclude me from engaging in a “door knocking” campaign or I would have done so long before now.  This is not an excuse, it is just facing facts…and facing the reality of facts is something I do very well.  However, I do have a strategy that I believe will allow me to reach a large number of a key First Ward demographic as we go down the home stretch.

The ability to face the facts of difficult problems, analyze them, and then determine and implement the best solutions with the assets available was what built my reputation during my career.  That same ability is what I hope to bring to the table when I am elected to City Council to serve all Middletonians.

Middletown29 posted:

“I predict a resounding defeat for both Presta and Nagy.
Not trying to be negative, just facing reality.”

You are entitled to predict whatever you like.  We all are.  I speak only for myself when I point out that it is not “reality” yet.  As Yogi Berra said: “It ain’t over till it’s over” and I haven’t heard the fat lady sing yet.

 Acclaro posted:

“I have only two criticisms for Mr. Nagy, and Mr. Presta. You don't apologize or say you did not want to run because the other candidate did not face competition. You say I am in the race to win because the other failed, and I can take it no more.”

Acclaro, you are correct.  I was speaking completely “off the cuff” and picked a poor turn of phrase.  The one minute time limit did not allow me to expand on the idea that I wanted to get across.  The point that I wanted to make is this:

I am not running because I wanted to be a City Councilman, per se.  I do not care about getting my name in the newspaper, nor do I care about seeing my face in pictures or about being on TV.  I’ve had my time in the sun…I have no desire for publicity or glory, nor for power.  I've had all of that stuff.

And remember:  I have accepted no contributions; I have no investments in Middletown (except my home); I have no employer to pull my strings; I don’t socialize with anyone at City Hall; and I have no clients to serve or to avoid displeasing.