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+Hi,
+
+I am proposing my candidacy for Heat PTL during the Antelope cycle.
+
+I have worked with the Heat project for several years both as a user and more
+recently over the last 2 years as a contributor. I see great potential in the
+project for our users and look forward to continuing work in order to 
+support features and functionality of the project.
+
+Some of my objectives for the next few cycles are:
+
+
+Remove the dependencies on legacy python-*client libraries and instead
+shift to the openstacksdk client library.
+
+While the legacy libraries have served us well, they are starting to
+show their limitations and the delta in servicibilty will only increase
+as each project moves towards leveraging the openstacksdk. So this change,
+while quite extensive will ensure future compatibility with the other
+OpenStack project teams.
+
+
+Continue ensuring Heat supports the most up-to-date and recent features
+provided by each project.
+
+To ensure Heat is the default and best choice for our users, we need to
+ensure we are able to leverage the latest available features from the
+complimentary OpenStack projects. This is an ongoing challenge to stay
+up-to-date with the changes each cycle and work towards implementing them
+in Heat.
+
+Thank you all for you consideration, and I look forward to the next cycle
+and continuing to work with you all.
+
+Brendan