Burch: Benton Is Right Choice for Clerk – All Otsego

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Letter from Matthew Burch

Benton Is Right Choice for Clerk

I am proud to support MacGuire Benton to serve as our next Otsego County clerk. I have personally known MacGuire for easily 15 years or more. His experience in both local government and business is not something to be taken lightly. Since MacGuire was young, he has always stood up to help others. As a registered Republican, there are a lot of issues MacGuire and I have debated over the years. What has always inspired me is his motivation for civil discussion and to find the best solution to a problem.






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