This post is the thirty-fifth in a series in which we reached out to municipal candidates to ask their heritage platform. Responses will be posted in the order received.<\/p>\n
The thirty-fifth to respond was Rodney Hammond, Candidate for Essex Town Council – Ward 4. The responses are in the candidate\u2019s own words only slightly edited in a way that doesn\u2019t in any way change what they said.<\/p>\n
Our forefathers, who carved out small communities along the shores of Essex County, need to be recognized and celebrated for their contributions in creating what we currently call home.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n A prime example is the 150 yr. old, red bricked schoolhouse in Colchester. The beginnings our education system is illustrated here.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Our current education system is currently being revamped in accordance with the times. All the more reason for preserving our past.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n One of most memorable moments was our trip to John R Park Homestead when I was in grade 8. It wasn’t nearly the Museum it is today but it still had a Hugh impact.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n Like John R Park Homestead, the Schoolhouse could be great opportunity to preserve our History and the Pioneers that created it.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n To reach out to Rod Hammond, send him an email at rchemail31@gmail.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" This post is the thirty-fifth in a series in which we reached out to municipal candidates to ask their heritage platform. Responses will be posted in the order received. The thirty-fifth to respond was Rodney Hammond, Candidate for Essex Town Council – Ward 4. The responses are in the candidate\u2019s own words only slightly edited …<\/p>\n