Pat Gottschalk, Former Republican Municipal Chair, Endorses Leitner & Welch

 
Dear Point Pleasant Residents,
 
You may remember me as the former Republican Municipal Chairperson for 12 years, charter member of the Point Pleasant Republican Club, and County Committeewoman.  I have been committed to the Republican cause locally and nationally.  Yet this year I find that the best choice for Point Pleasant is to endorse Democrats Christopher Leitner and Brian Welch.
 
I am proud to be a Republican but some things are more important than party politics. My decision to endorse Councilman Leitner and his running mate Brian Welch is an easy decision because it is the right thing to do.
 
I know there are many Republicans in Point Pleasant that crossed party lines to support Mayor Bill Schroeder because he was the best candidate, regardless of party affiliation. This year is no different. You need to vote for the people who are most qualified and will do the best job for ALL residents, regardless of party affiliation. You need to vote for people who will respect the residents of Point Pleasant and the employees who work for Point Pleasant while being fiscally responsible and making sure everyone can afford to live here. You need to vote for Chris Leitner and Brian Welch.
 
I have worked on many political campaigns at the National, State, County and Local levels and have served as a campaign manager for 26 successful campaigns, without a loss, in Point Pleasant.  I am saddened to see the negative tone of this year's Republican campaign, and their embrace of Sue Rogers’ discredited and damaging policies.
 
You need strong leadership that can build bridges - not burn bridges.
 
You need Chris Leitner and Brian Welch to bring Point Pleasant back to a community people love and are proud to call home.
 
Sincerely,
 
Pat Gottschalk