Thank-you Dr Moody

It's been a quiet last couple of weeks in Derry Politics. I must admit the "spotlight" has been off of Derry and onto our neighbors instead- reading about the town issues in Londonderry and Chester have kept the newspapers looking over there a little bit more.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank Dr. Moody for filling in as acting town administrator for the last 5 mos or so. He did a great job in my opinion. First he stepped up to the plate and said he would fill the temporary position because he quite simply wants to do whatever he could to help his community! Because he cares about his community.
Why else would someone put off his retirement to come into a "bees nest" in dealing with a town council who at the time was fighting with each other on every opportunity it could. ( It is getting better and Dr. Moody helped it to be so ).
And who else would of went without the benefits, health care, car stipend and all other benefits. You may say he did not need them and I say you may be right but I'm saying any one other than Dr. Moody would of wanted extra money in exchange for those benefits- wouldn't you agree?
Dr Moody also had no background in Town side government but handle the job quickly and efficiently and did a great job at that. Yes, we still are negotiating contracts with the unions and have no agreements as of this post- But Dr. Moody got the parties to come to the table and have a dialog.
The budget was no easy task either but he came through it with no problem.
The reason for his success i believe is that Dr Moody is simply a "people person"
meaning he enjoys people- talking with people-finding solutions with people and that in itself is a great trait to have.
Dr. Moody simply gave his time, effort,and Knowledge for the betterment of his town. And for that I thank him for being someone who cares about his town, the people who live and work here. THANKS JOHN.
PS THANKS JUDY MOODY as well. As she supported John and didn't talk him out of coming in. ( at least to my knowledge anyway.)
Derry has certainly benefited by John stepping up and helping out our town.
When you see him around- make sure you thank him as well.