As far as I know, all the candidates are good people who love Freeport and want to see what is best for it. The issues are exactly what to do to improve things. But the rancor and vitriol you are expressing about some candidates does not do a service to those you support. Tell the voters what they wish to do and why. But as far as I can see, with no dog in the hunt, you are hard pressed to slam Boots McCormick who is a native as well, has accepted no campaign contributions from anyone and stood before voters for an hour and a half Monday evening and answered any questions they wanted to ask at a non-partisan forum. He has not ducked the issues and has been transparent and willing to tell people his vision. He has also spent his entire life serving the public and helping people. If you don't support his ideas and vision, that is your right and is fine, but slamming him as you did is unfair and uncalled for.
Ms. McLean has serious family issues and could not attend that forum but her record is well known and she has worked hard as you say. Mayor Barley was sick Monday evening but he has a record of working hard for the city to stand on as well.
I wish all the candidates the best of luck and thank them for their willingness to serve the citizens.