Matthew J. Doherty

Support Tom Volker

Submitted by JOANNE CASSEY

I am voting for Tom Volker for Belmar Council on Election Day, and I hope everyone else votes for him, too.

Recently, I held a meet-and-greet for Tom at my condo with many of my fellow residents, and he was great. He really listens to people and told us, “If I am elected, please let me know if I can help you with anything.” Sounds simple, doesn’t it? But this is exactly what we need: elected officials who listen to us and will help when we need it. That’s the personal touch we expect in a small town like ours.

Soon after our get-together, Tom called and spoke with some of my neighbors regarding information they had requested. This busy man didn’t forget he had promised to get back to them. Just as he gives his all to the many committees he serves on in Belmar, he will continue to do so for us as a member of our council.

Now, I know you cannot take politics out of elections, but if you could, and just looked at the person, you would see that Tom is by far the best candidate running this year. He knows how far our town has come since the 1980s, and what we need to do to improve our Main Street.

Please join me and support Tom Volker on Election Day.

JOANNE CASSEY
River Road, Belmar

Volker Is The Type of Person Belmar’s Council Needs

Submitted by JANIS KEOWN-BLACKBURN

I believe that Tom Volker, candidate for Belmar town council, is the type of person this town needs. He is a doer. When he says he will be there to work on a project, he’s there and ready to pitch in and do his part. He works hard and is not afraid to give his ideas and suggestions.

Being a council member requires a lot of tough decisions, and Tom is not afraid to do what is best for our town. He believes in doing what is the right thing, even if it is not always the most popular. He looks at what is best for Belmar for both today and in the future.

Tom has proved his enthusiasm for Belmar by volunteering in various Belmar organizations: the arts council, harbor commission and beautification committee. He’s not just a member, but a working member.

As an owner of one of the inns in town, Tom understands that Belmar is a town that needs our summer guests to visit here and return to visit here again. He knows that the families who visit and spend money in our town help to keep our businesses alive and assist in keeping our taxes as low as possible. He understands the importance of a good balance between visitors and residents.

Tom Volker is the type of person Belmar’s town council needs.

JANIS KEOWN-BLACKBURN
River Court, Belmar

Tom Volker Has Been Found!

Submitted by DONNA VOLKER

I am writing to ask voters to support Tom Volker for Belmar Council in this Tuesday’s election. After reading a letter in The Coast Star by a resident asking, “Where is Tom?” [Terry Pierce's "Where Has He Been?" Oct. 23] I feel compelled to answer her.

You can find my father in many different places in Belmar. He is at the beautification committee, working to make our downtown and other areas of town more attractive with no cost to taxpayers. He is at the harbor commission, working hard to improve the harbor so the town can generate more revenue to offset our property tax bills. Just drive through the harbor and witness the changes that have occurred.

He is at the chamber of commerce participating and hosting meetings to help all of the business owners in Belmar. He is at the Belmar Arts Council, volunteering, painting floors, patching roofs to help see that non-profit organization prosper. He is clearing trash around the lake and at his adopt-a-spot. He is changing a display case at borough hall for the historical council, and never misses a chance to sing the praises of the wealth of volunteers we have in Belmar.

In addition to all of this, he also operates a cozy and beautiful bed and breakfast, which brings nice people into town. These visitors praise our restaurants, shops and scenery. Some have loved our town so much they purchased homes in Belmar.

In addition, he also makes time to attend school functions for my children [his grandchildren] here in Belmar. You can also find him at one of our ballparks cheering them on.

He has been active at council meetings, but not all of them, and I think most people understand why.

Finally, I know the type of man my father is: intelligent, caring, involved and loyal, with a great sense of humor, and we in Belmar will be fortunate to have him serve on the council.

DONNA VOLKER
11th Avenue, Belmar

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