Letter to the Editor

Hello Winthrop Candidates,

Dear Editor,

First, let me thank and congratulate all of the candidates for participating in Meet the Candidates Night and their commitment to make Winthrop the best community possible by running for office. Every candidate presented informed, intelligent and eloquent messages to the community. You should all be proud of your performances and your campaigns.

I am also writing to inform you of a filming glitch which impacted one candidate. During the initial two minute address an apparent power interruption resulted in one candidate’s remarks being cut short. Obviously, this is an unfortunate situation. This has resulted in WCAT being reluctant to broadcast the Meet the Candidates Night to the community. We are addressing this issue with WCAT and the WCAT Board of Directors.

Our position is that this video must be broadcast on WCAT in its entirety with the impacted candidate’s written message presented with the video. The reason for advocating for this position is:

The impacted candidate believes this is a suitable solution

Sixteen Winthrop candidates presented valuable and eloquent political policy positions that provide insights into the future direction of our community

WCAT exists to broadcast community events

The community has an interest in viewing this event

The impacted candidate’s full original message is available.

Only full transparency and availability of this event displays true nonpartisanship and fairness to all

Broadcasting this video does not violate any WCAT written policy.

Nevertheless the full video of Meet the Candidates Night and the full written address of the aggrieved candidate is available to all at the following sites:

Winthrop Republican Town Committee Facebook Page

Winthrop Votes Facebook page

YouTube at https://youtu.be/NPKjt0Gs5Cg

I would also like to recommend that you personally encourage WCAT to air the Meet the Candidates Night by contacting the WCAT Board of Directors at bod@wcat-tv.org

I will keep all candidates informed if more information becomes available.

Respectfully,

Paul Caruccio

Chairman WRTC