Retired state Senator Betty Karnette on Saturday endorsed 3rd District council candidate Tom Marchese for the April 13 city election.
She said in a brief interview that she believes he will help preserve the district's qualities.
"I feel he really represents the people," she said.
Marchese, a community activist and coastal environmentalist, said he was honored by the endorsement.
"She has done so many wonderful things for our town, county and state," he said. "Her mentorship, guidance and friendship means so much to me. I am truly thankful."
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Thank you very much Joe. Mr Marchese has a long list of friends who believe that he can bring better governance to his area. He is passionate in his love of this town and our coastline and could be a wonderful relief for some longstanding concerns downtown. He is ready to work for all of us.
Maybe he can help us stop focusing on a narrow range of friends and special interests, and return hard work, wisdom, and fairness to the entire district. Clealry, he looks forward to debating the merits, and many missteps.