Draft letter of recommendation Tony Baker

Draft letter of Recommendation – Tony Baker 8/10/16

To Whom It May Concern;

I write in support of the Tony Baker’s application for employment. Tony worked for me in my congressional office in Washington for over three and a half years, serving as my Legislative Director for the first year and then as my Chief of Staff for the last two and a half years.

Tony has keen political judgment and helped me, as a new Member of Congress in the minority party, successfully move legislation, develop relationship with other Members and committee staff, and navigate the party apparatus. He was effective in managing relationships with a wide range of constituencies and interest groups, and I came to rely on his attention to detail. He proved particularly adept at designing successful strategies for moving issues and legislation – no small feat in a deeply divided and rancorous Congress. In fact, I have four bills signed into law during my short tenure in Congress, a testament to his guidance, positioning, and counsel about what is doable.

Tony works hard and cares deeply about the future of the country and sees politics as a force for good.

That commitment is reflected in his devotion to his work and setting high performance standards. His love of Ohio, his home state, is well‐known, and he is eager to help make a difference, especially when Ohio will be playing such a pivotal role in deciding the outcome of the entire Presidential election.

Tony has much to offer I am grateful for his service and support over the years. I wish him well as he returns home to use his considerable skills to make a difference in the state he loves.

Sincerely,

Elizabeth H. Esty Member of Congress