McCoy's Speech

Here is the text of Mayor Jason McCoy's speech on Friday, when he announced he would not seek a third term as the town's chief executive. 

“Good afternoon,
 
First let me thank the residents of Vernon for allowing me to serve as their Mayor for the last four years.
 
I have invited you here today to announce that I have decided not to seek re-election as mayor and to focus my energy on exploring my candidacy for the United States Senate.
 
In Vernon, over the last four years, we have lowered taxes, we have reduced the cost of government, we have reduced spending in real dollars, and we have changed the economic environment to promote job opportunity and economic growth while expanding the tax base.
 
Part of this success has been due to the election of fiscal conservatives to the Vernon Town Council and Vernon Board of Education.
 
Going forward, our Country needs clear direction:
 
• To fix the economy.
• Create job opportunities.
• Lower unemployment.
• Control spending.
• Reduce debt and borrowing.
• End over regulation of every aspect of American life that crushes American creativity, one of the symptoms of the failing economy.
 
And maybe someone who can say ‘no’ and lead with common sense to help put America back on track.
 
Finally, it is vitally import that we elect those who support our military and national intelligence to protect American vested interests at home and abroad.
 
I want to thank the residents of Vernon for allowing me to serve as their Mayor.”