To the editor:

To Essex County voters,

It is with mixed feelings that I take this opportunity to support Stephanie DeZalia as your next county clerk. I have had the privilege of working with Stephanie as a member of the Five Town Coalition and on many state projects. The commitment and drive Stephanie has shown to North Hudson and Essex County along with her ability to work across county and party lines is an asset that will go far in her next endeavor as your new county clerk.

I will miss working with Stephanie as a town supervisor, but I know I can reach out to her at any time for help because that is just who she is. Our loss is your gain and Essex County will be in good hands.

Thank you,

Brian E. Wells

Hamilton County Board of Supervisors chairman, Indian Lake supervisor and founding member of the Five Town Coalition

Indian Lake