We do not know the nature of the “personal”

We do not know the nature of the “personal”

reasons why Washington Town Councilman

and Vice Mayor Steve Critzer suddenly resigned last month and abruptly walked out of a Town Council closed-door executive session following the monthly Town Council meeting.

The council meeting involved discussion on the purchase and financing of Avon Hall, the financing of the new reservoir, and the purchase of additional land for the wastewater treatment system, all issues close to Mr. Critzer’s heart. ’ What we do know is that Mr. Critzer was elected to his council seat by the second highest number of votes (53) by town residents on May 7 and was sworn into office in July.

We also know that in April of 2000 he walked out of a Town Council meeting and was absent from his seat for several months, and then one day he reappeared in his seat. That walkout came after the Tbwn Council vetoed the purchase of a 21 acre parcel that was to have been used for an additional town well or for the siting of a town septic field. ; There must have been enough faith in Mr. Critizer for the citizens to reelect him to office despite his record of absenteeism.

We feel our citizens expect more out of our public officials and should get a better rate of return.

Serving on any governing body is, in a way, like a pport, whether it be football or baseball. It is not whether you win or lose, it is how you play the game, which may be the hardest part in seeking the goals pn elected official believes to be best for the town. • * To his credit, Mr. Critzer has done a great many things for the town while serving on the Town Council for more than eight years; and the townspeople by their vote have shown they appreciate all of his Efforts. 1 Mr. Critzer, it is time to go back on the field and play. You owe it to your constituents.