We have known Chuck for approximately 25 years. We know Chuck to be hard-working, loyal, dedicated and honest.  He has been a breath of fresh air to many of us as Chuck is not your typical politician.  Chuck and his wife have lived and worked in West Hants most all their adult lives and he knows the struggles and challenges most working citizens face, as he has worked hand-in-hand and side-by-side with many of us for many years.  From our own experience, we were faced with some ongoing, devastating news last fall. Chuck was one of the first people to call, visit and lend a helping hand, not just in words, but he regularly checked in with us, offered much help and support to us, and we often came home from hospital trips to find flowers, cards and casseroles from Chuck and Leslie.  We believe Chuck possesses and exhibits the strong traits of a true leader--the ability to genuinely care about the needs and concerns of his fellow citizens, and then to act on their behalf.  We are not ashamed to say that we both broke a century-old family tradition and voted PC for the first time for Chuck when he ran in 2006, because we believed in him and he has not disappointed us!