From The People

Endorsements

A coalition assembled mostly on porches and at the counter at Conley's.

"I have known Purnell since he was knee-high. He has never lied to me about a truck and he has never lied to me about a fish. Or about his romantic interest in Lily Harrison. That is more than I can say for the current administration."

— UNCLE NED · RETIRED

"Voted unanimously, after the chicken and dumplings. Motion carried. Cobbler was served."

— THE ODD FELLOWS · BY A SHOW OF HANDS

"Purnell's alright. I'd vote for him twice if they'd let me."

— JOHNNY LEGER

"He tips. He says please. He doesn't ask if the coffee is fair trade. What more do you want from a man?"

— WANDA AT CONLEY'S · BOOTH THREE, WEEKDAYS

"Brought me a Stihl from 1994 last fall, said his daddy bought it new. Purnell takes care of his stuff. Town's stuff. Same thing."

— DONNIE BUNTING · ENGINE REPAIR SHOP · OLD OCEAN CITY ROAD

"He sits in the back pew, but he sits. That's more than most."

— DORIS DESHIELDS · PARISH WOMEN'S ASSN

"Purnell rocks like a hurricane."

— ERIC BRITTINGHAM · BERLIN'S MUSICAL AMBASSADOR