Heminway would be a proven leader as Shelby town supervisor

Editor:

When I first learned that Jim Heminway was seeking an elected office, my immediate reaction was, “Why?” He’s retired, go fishing!

But before that thought had fully formed in my brain, the answer was right there. The why is simple; he’s looking to make a difference in his community — a genuine, if not noble, chance to give back to an area and people that he truly respects.

It’s that last word, “respect,” that carries the most gravitas. I’ve had the pleasure of knowing and working with Jim for over 16 years. I can say without exception that he is the consummate manager, one who earned my trust and respect by always acting with the utmost professionalism regardless of the individual or the situation. Whether he was dealing with the vice-president of a multi-billion-dollar corporation or a tiny little radio station, each was treated the same way – with respect.

Beyond his personal actions and self-accountability, he recognizes that success isn’t built by one person — that a team is what breeds ultimate success. To this end, Jim possesses an uncanny ability to understand how the right talent can be leveraged to achieve results.

Through his enviable management style, he creates an environment that fosters the best in each individual and provides the right words of direction or encouragement to keep even the strongest personality types on the right track and avoid unnecessary and detrimental conflict.

Jim provides the perfect mix for a town supervisor. Someone with years of top-level management over million-dollar budgets, hundreds of people, and dozens of disciplines. His proven track record of successes is further testament to a leader who asks for and gets results, as well as a person who can be trusted to say what they will do and do what they say. When you combine those attributes with someone who wants to do the job, you’re poised for the best possible outcome.

I sincerely hope the voters in your community take this unique opportunity to elect Jim as Town of Shelby Supervisor. He has, and always will have, my full endorsement regardless of whatever role he seeks.  I encourage your voters to elect Jim Heminway and watch things get done!

Respectfully submitted,

William G. Robertson

VP Business Development

Digital Alert Systems in Lyndonville