My name is Mike Ammirato, Democratic candidate for Hammonton's Town Council. The purpose of this letter is to let all Hammontonians learn a little about me and why I'm running for office.
Having lived in Hammonton for over 40 years, and having worked in a variety of local industries, I know that my experience gives me the unique ability to understand the plights of my fellow Hammontonians, a gift which I plan to use in order to develop solutions to our town's problems with the common taxpayer in mind.
Let me begin by saying that I grew up here. Hammonton has always been my home. I graduated from Hammonton High School in 1978, worked as a supervisor at Bally's Park Place for over 20 years and later ran my own landscaping company. Currently, I'm the manager at John Deere landscapes, and I am an active member of St. Martin de Porres church, the Sunshine Foundation and the Lion's Club.
I've always felt that Hammonton was New Jersey's greatest town, but recently, we've run into some trouble. Nationally, the economy is down in the dumps, but locally, the suffering has become far more noticeable. That is why, when elected to Hammonton's Town Council, I will focus on job creation. That means attracting new businesses to our decaying Industrial Park, keeping AtlantiCare in order to maintain their wonderful services, and making sure to bring a veterans hospital into Hammonton. I've lived and worked in Hammonton for as long as I can remember, and I feel that every Hammontonian should be given the same opportunities that I had.
We've been suffering these last few months, but it's time to get back on track. Having lived in Hammonton for so long, I have a keen understanding of the issues we face, making me an excellent candidate for Town Council. This Nov. 3, when you enter that voting booth, be sure to remember my experience in addition to the talents of the other candidates on the Democratic ticket.
