I was saddened by Christine Todd’s letter which was published last week. I most certainly recognize and appreciate Christine’s hard work, accomplishments and dedication to the Dukes County Commission, the airport commission and to the Island as a whole.

I must make it very clear that during the voting to appoint commissioners to the airport commission I did not vote against anyone. I did vote for the two people that as a result of reviewing their resumes, listening to their presentations and questioning them, appeared to me to be the ones who would contribute most to the airport commission going foreword.

I am a great believer in meritocracy and constant improvement in all organizations. I could not overlook the relevant experience and accomplishments of two of the applicants. Thus I voted for them. At the same time I appreciate Christine’s participation in the work of both commissions.

In closing, let me add, that if I had been an applicant for the airport commission and encountered both of the candidates for whom I voted, my vote would have been the same.

Bob Zeltzer
Chilmark