Hayes Running for State Representative – “Hayes indicated that he looked forward to attending upcoming meetings of their respective board to gain further insights into the obstacles that need to be addressed at the state level as towns face budget constraints and unfunded mandates. Hayes asked each locally elected, non-partisan office holder ‘to consider remaining neutral and independent in terms of this partisan race for state representative.’ Commenting on the request for neutrality, Hayes said, ‘Of course, as a concerned citizen and voter, everyone is free to support a candidate, if they so choose. However, the office title a local official was given by the voters of their town in a non-partisan election should remain above partisan politics of state and federal races.’”