Letter to the Editor: Endorses McPhail for New Kent Circuit Court Clerk

Having supervised all three candidates for the New Kent Circuit Court Clerk’s position, my endorsement is for Scott McPhail.

I am familiar with the strengths and weaknesses of each and think that Scott is the best candidate. The clerk’s office has three distinct areas of responsibility: land records, probate, and court administration. Scott excels with the land records, is the only employee I have had who has taken to probate matters, and meets all needs of court administration that he encounters. Scott has managerial and finance experience, both of which are a necessity for running the office.

Scott is not a continuation of my tenure as clerk. He will bring his own ideas and skills and would excel as clerk of New Kent Circuit Court.

A vote for Scott would ensure that the county’s land records would be safe, the public would be treated with courtesy and respect, and there would be a well-managed clerk’s office.

Karen A. Butler
New Kent