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The Truth

I am a candidate for Suffolk County’s 7th Legislative District.

It’s simple, I believe I can make the community I live in, that I work in and that I raise my three daughters in, a better place.  It’s that simple.  I want to improve our way of life.

My opponent Rob Calarco has sent several political mailings claiming that I don’t pay my taxes and, therefore, I can’t be trusted.  Specifically, he references 2001 and 2002 tax liens levied against me, personally, and my family’s business.  Of course, he never references my family’s business, Patriot Courier Service.

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To be clear, this is not true.  All of the taxes my opponent references in the mailings were paid in full – years ago.  Mr. Calarco is aware that all tax liens were satisfied.  Yet, he continues to send out negative, hurtful mailings wasting everyone’s time and patience.  He has lost focus on improving.

My family and I have worked hard, sacrificed time and energy, and profited from the business we have run for over 30 years.  I have great pride knowing that my family has worked hard, paid our employees, vendors, and our taxes.  We never sent out political hit pieces against good, honest, hard-working families.  I know the highs and the lows of the local economy because I have lived and breathed it with those closest to me.  There is great value in having someone who has experienced this part of life be part of shaping our community.  I encourage you to support me and allow me to help improve our community.

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To set the record straight, I pay my taxes and I am here to better our community.

                                                                              

                                                                                   John Halverson


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