Testimonials

Dear Chuck.....I want to thank you for presenting me with the opportunity to go to Province house on April, 30th, 2009 to bear witness to the debate and discussion on the current economic standings and a possible call for election. I enjoyed the tour and explanations of the proceedings as well the history. It’s a good way to stay up on political issues and meet the people who influence politics. Chuck introduced me to Judy Streatch the Minister of Education, Cecil Clarke the Minister of Justice and Frank Beazley Halifax Regional Police Chief. It’s important for young people to get active in politics such as offering help with campaigns, joining programs like the Page program offered at Dalhousie and the many other programs offered throughout Nova Scotia. Chuck Porter helped me and I believe will continue to do so and I am truly thankful for his support. I enjoyed it and learned lots from it. Thank you Chuck for this incredible opportunity and learning experience.

During 2008, Chuck Porter was the Honourary Chair for the Hants County Christmas Angels Show. He was an excellent addition to our team of committed volunteers.  Chuck's willingness to help out wherever he was needed was greatly appreciated. Whether it was his assistance with promotion, co-anchoring the show, answering phones or staying late to clean-up, Chuck was cheerfully willing to do what was needed.  He believes in the importance of contributing to our community and brightening the lives ofchildren in Hants County during the Christmas season. It was truly a pleasure to work with Chuck on this project.

I want to share something that few people know about because it's not Chuck's way to go on about much of the work he does behind the scenes that has been really making a positive impact. Over the past few months, Chuck has been sponsoring a number of concerts local teens have been putting on throughout the Windsor area. With funding from Chuck to help out with hall rental when needed, these kids have been able to put on some great shows that have featured local talent and it's given the kids something to get excited about. More important, it has meant a lot to the teens to know that someone like Chuck believes in them and is willing to support them. These teens will go on to do great things and be the ones who'll give back to our community in the future the way Chuck does now. It hasn't been for votes (obviously! these kids are all too young to vote) -- it's because he believes in what the kids are doing.

I would like to reflect on all the great work Chuck Porter has been providing to our community. Two years ago I was a Site Coordinator with the B.E.A Cultural Academic Enrichment Program and Chuck would support this program anyway possible. He would help cover costs the program wasn’t designed to cover for example; we put on a Play for African Heritage Month and he covered the cost of the programs for this event. He also talked about this at Province House and each of the children were given a certificate. I also noticed that anything going on in the Community of Hants County he was a part of and he truly cares about the people from his riding. We are well represented with Chuck. Anyone who has called him for any type of help has gotten results. When people come to me and the problem is too big I get them connected to Chuck right away and he goes to work and finds them the help they need. He puts 125 % of himself into everything he does and I admire him for doing so. My personal opinion is that Chuck is doing an exceptional job. I've been approached several times to represent the Green Party and made the decision not to run because I felt the job Chuck was doing was wonderful. Chuck, my hat is off to you and your family. I only wish that all those involved in politics would care with as much HEART as you do.

"When the nomination meeting to select a successor for Ron Russell was held, I did not know Chuck Porter. However, the person I was sitting with recommended him highly, so I voted for him and have not been disappointed. He's doing a great job at getting himself out there and getting things done."

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!