Tomorrow, June 8, residents who live in the Portsmouth Water and Fire District (PWFD) will go to polls to elect a Water Commissioner and a Clerk, and I urge you take a few minutes to stop by and vote for Terri Cortvriend and Phil Driscoll.

Elections are held at the PWFD office at 1944 East Main Road; polls open at 7 a.m. and close at 9 p.m.

Phil Driscoll has served on the Board for years, is thoroughly knowledgeable, and is a straight shooter. I have not always agreed with him on every issue, but I support him without reservation.

Terri Cortvriend has served on the School Committee, and ran for Town Council in 2010. She is a local business owner who is deeply committed to our community and always has the best interests of her constituents in mind.

With total turnout that usually numbers less than 500, every vote counts, and this is one race where write-ins can actually win (the PWFD saw a write-in candidate win election back in the 1990s.) Maybe you've heard rumors about a write-in campaign by former Town Councilor Peter McIntyre.

I've also heard that Allen Shers is seeking write-in votes, and if Terri weren't running, I'd be happy to support him.

But Pete McIntyre? Really?

Take ten minutes and pop by to vote.

Full disclosure: Terri Cortvriend is a member of the Portsmouth Democratic Town Committee, of which I am an officer.