Editor, Gazette-Journal:

I support Cathy Dale for Circuit Court Clerk because there is no substitute for experience. Cathy has served in the CC office for 13 years and is presently executing all the duties of CCC since the retirement of her predecessor, Mrs. Walker. She had the benefit of direct on-the-job training in the more than 800 detailed, complex responsibilities singular to the Circuit Court.

I support Cathy Dale for Circuit Court Clerk because she has a heart for Gloucester and its people. She has proven this by moving her family here 13 years ago and immediately investing in our community. Cathy has joyfully and tirelessly served as a leader in AWANA, a faith-based program designed to give youth a firm foundation in a godly upbringing. Cathy is also a key contributor in compassionate programs for Gloucester’s homeless and less fortunate, to include an annual Thanksgiving meal. She has volunteered her organizational skills by orchestrating several top-notch music festiv...