Sherman Democratic Town Committee Newsletter 5/23/2018

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Welcome to the newsletter of the Sherman Democratic Town Committee. Our goal is to share with local Democrats news and resources to help us stay involved for positive change on a state and local level. We are committed to working for and with the citizens of Sherman to promote issues, initiatives, and candidates that will make Sherman a better place to live and work.

2018 Election Updates

As the mid-term election season heats up along with the summer weather, the newsletter will focus on the races that will be on the ballot in Sherman in November, and on the Democratic primary races.

State House District Five: Who wants to take the fifth?
On August 14th, we will take to a Democratic primary to see who will challenge the Republican candidate for the 5thDistrict Congressional seat being vacated by Elizabeth Esty. At this point, Mary Glassman has earned the Democratic endorsement, but barely. Jahana Hayes is committed to what is expected to be a competitive primary challenge. About the candidates:
  • Mary Glassman: On May 14, Mary Glassman narrowly won the Democratic endorsement, barely squeaking by newcomer Jahana Hayes. Glassman announced her candidacy in early April. She has twice served as the First Selectman in Simsbury and unsuccessfully attempted statewide office twice (Lieutenant Governor). She is currently the Director of the Office of Regional Efficiencies at the Capitol Region Education Council. She grew up in New Britain and has been a reporter for the Herald and is a UConn Law graduate.
  • Jahana Hayes: A newcomer to politics from Waterbury, Hayes is a community activist and National Teacher of the Year for 2016. Her story is classic political gold, from teen single mom in public housing to national notoriety. She is currently the talent and professional development supervisor for Waterbury Public Schools. Her focus in on jobs and the economy.
Who the Democratic candidate will face in November will also run on a primary. Republican Manny Santos received the nomination and may be primaried by Ruby Corby O’Neill, Craig Diangelo, Liz Peterson, or John Pistone.
State Senate: A Tie-Breaking Election

Sherman voters have the chance to play a key role in determining control of the Connecticut State Senate this fall.

Republicans gained three seats in the chamber in 2016, creating an 18-18 tie. Democrats retain control only because Democratic Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman can cast tie-breaking votes.

A gain of one seat by either party would give that party outright control of the chamber. If the chamber remains evenly divided after the election, control of the chamber will depend on the outcome of the 2018 gubernatorial election (since governors and lieutenant governors run on the same ticket). The gubernatorial vote is generally considered to be a tossup.

Both parties have opportunities to pick up seats and gain control of the Senate. One of the swing districts is our own 24thSenate District, which embraces Sherman, Danbury, New Fairfield, and part of Bethel.

Democratic Party candidate Julie Kushner, a long time United Auto Workers organizer and official, has a long record of fighting for the rights and needs of working people and for extending democracy.

Our incumbent Senator, Michael McLachlan, is very different: So far this year he has voted

  • Against legislation to increase the Connecticut minimum wage to $15.00/hour over a three-year period
  • Against legislation to provide for Family and Medical Leave for workers in the State
  • Against a constitutional amendment to permit early voting (enabling people to vote more easily)
  • Against a proposed law entering Connecticut into the “Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote”
McLachlan can be defeated. He won the 2016 election by less than five percentage points in a district that Hillary Clinton carried by more than seven percent and Barack Obama carried (in 2012) by almost ten percent.
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In early April, Julie Kushner attended the forum in Sherman regarding the Cricket Valley Power Plant that is already under construction just a few miles across the border in New York. Her reaction:
“The presenters made a very good case that when the power plant opens, it will expose the people of Sherman to a very unhealthy level of pollution. I found it particularly concerning that New York State is suing Pennsylvania over a similar situation impacting New Yorkers. I certainly believe this is an issue that deserves attention and quick action from our elected officials here in CT. I was impressed with the large turnout from Sherman.  Breathing clean air isn’t a Democratic or Republican issue, this is clearly a problem that everyone needs to see fixed.  I’ve already begun asking questions about this in Hartford.  Hopefully, we will get some better answers than in the past.  This is exactly why I’ve decided to run for our State Senate.”For more information on Julie’s campaign, including upcoming events and how to campaign for her, go to her Facebook  page, https://www.facebook.com/JulieKushner2018/.
The Connecticut Governor’s Race
Unfortunately, Democratic Governor Dan Malloy has the lowest governor approval rating in the country and will not be running for re-election.

According to a Jan 26, 2018 Boston Globe staff article, “Connecticut provides the best chance in the country for Republicans to flip a governorship from blue to red. Doing so would bring not just bragging rights, but the ability to influence legislative redistricting…

‘Being governor of Connecticut next year has to be one of the hardest or worst jobs in America,’ said Roy Occhiogrosso, who served as Malloy’s chief strategist during his previous two runs. ‘The first thing all of these candidates have to do is present a major plan as to how they will turn things around. All will find there are no easy answers.”

So who’s running for governor?

Most outside observers regard the 2018 governor’s race a tossup. Fifteen Republicans, ten Democrats and one viable independent originally tossed their hats in the ring.

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Susan Bysiewicz dropped out of the race to run for lieutenant governor with leading Democratic candidate Ned Lamont. Both Lamont and Bysiewicz earned the party’s endorsement at the convention, but Eva Berumdez Zimmerman, a candidate for lieutenant governor and a political newcomer from Newtown, stunned the convention by pulling in almost 40 percent of the vote. She is expected to present a significant primary challenge to Bysiewicz.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim also remains in the running for the gubernatorial race. Although failed to get the required 15 percent of the votes at the convention to trigger an automatic primary, he is likely to collect the required 15,000 signatures to force one.

On the Republican side, the Connecticut GOP endorsed Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton at the their recent convention. Trumball First Selectman Tim Herbst and Westport executive Steve Obstinik won enough delegate votes to enable a primary election on August 14.

Who is most viable? In the next newsletter, we will develop key questions for these candidates and see how they would respond. Going forward with a strong candidate for the general election and beyond will have important ramifications for our community, state, our party and even our nation.

SHERMAN’S BOARDS & COMMISSIONS:
THE CONSERVATION COMMISSION

This month, the Sherman Democratic Town Committee’s newsletter introduces an exploration of Sherman’s Boards and Commissions—a look into the dozen-or-so volunteer groups that guide practically every aspect of life here in Sherman and help make our town the vibrant, unique community that it is. We will learn about the history, mission and ongoing projects of each group, and meet the volunteers (your friends and neighbors) who serve on them. We hope that you will be inspired to lend your talent, time and energy to a local mission that speaks to you!

This issue features Sherman’s Conservation Commission:

You would never know it, from the genial, easygoing tone of their meetings and their often invisible work to preserve our local ecology, that the Sherman Conservation Commissioners are fierce protectors of our town’s natural beauty, unique character and healthy future. But these residents, of all ages, backgrounds, and years of service on the Commission, may rightfully be considered local superheroes…especially since they are now taking on two monster projects that are vital for Sherman’s wellbeing: First, to expose the threat to our air quality posed by the Cricket Valley Energy plant in Dover, NY; and second, to publish an updated Natural Resource Inventory (NRI) that makes new scientific and environmental information and research available to our town.

Meanwhile, the Commission continues to sponsor popular existing programs such as “Weed Warriors,” and is developing a host of new projects in line with their mission statement to “protect the natural environment of Sherman and all of its resources.” If you are interested in supporting or joining the Conservation Commission, please attend a monthly meeting, held the 2nd Wednesday of each month at Mallory Town Hall, or contact Conservation Commission Chairman Bill McCann at liam57@charter.net.

Upcoming Sherman Events

Day of Activism for Julie Kushner
Saturday, June 2, 10AM-2PM
112 Deer Hill Avenue, Danbury

*Julie needs our help to continue her fight for justice in Connecticut’s state senate! Join a Day of Activism for her campaign to knock on doors and make sure voters know they’ll have a great choice to vote for in November.
*Just a few hours on a Saturday will make a difference for issues we all care about, like paid family and medical leave, a fair economy, raising our wages, healthcare that we can afford, and a safe environment for our children. No experience is necessary – we’ll provide a training session at 10 a.m. and you’ll get to knock doors with an experienced partner if you’re nervous. Everyone is welcome!
*Please RSVP to juliekushner2018@gmail.com and invite a friend.

Sherman Democratic Town Committee Regular Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, June 27, 7:30pm
Old Town Hall (Senior Center)
All registered Democrats from the town of Sherman are welcomed and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings.

Board of Selectmen Monthly Meetiing
Thursday, June 28, 7 PM
Mallory Town Hall.

Contact Your Representatives

Sherman is lucky to be represented by two Democratic senators and a Democratic representative in Congress–but don’t think that your phone calls in support of their votes and actions do not matter. Senator Chris Murphy, speaking recently at a campaign-training event, made it clear that tallying up those supportive calls from his constituents helps him maintain a strong case for his positions. Sherman’s state-level representatives are both Republicans.

Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D)
(860) 223-8412  (202) 225-4476

Senator Chris Murphy (D)
(860) 549-8463   (202) 224-4041

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D)
(860) 258-6940   (203) 330-0598   (202) 224-2823

State Senator Michael McLachlan (R) Senate District 24
(860) 240-0068

State Representative Richard Smith (R)  House District 108
(860) 240-8700

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Important Links

Sherman Democratic Town Committee
http://www.shermandems.org

Donate to the SDTC
http://www.shermandems.org/donate/

Register to Vote
http://www.shermandems.org/how-to-register-to-vote-2/

About Us

We are an organization of inclusion, not exclusion. We have a longstanding history of attracting both Democratic and unaffiliated voters and endorsing both Democratic and unaffiliated candidates. We work to represent the wide variety of Sherman citizens who hold many different viewpoints and opinions.

Paid for by the Sherman Democratic Town Committee, Thomas Conley Treasurer

Sherman Democratic Town Committee Newsletter 2/27/2018

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Welcome to the newsletter of the Sherman Democratic Town Committee. Our goal is to share with local Democrats news and resources to help us stay involved for positive change on a state and local level. We are committed to working for and with the citizens of Sherman to promote issues, initiatives, and candidates that will make Sherman a better place to live and work.

Changes to Board of Selectmen Meeting Format

First Selectman Don Lowe announced significant changes to the format of BOS meetings in regard to public participation: Public comment and questions will be allowed after each agenda item. This more open and interactive format will encourage audience members to ask questions or provide information as topics are covered.

Complete minutes from the Sherman Board of Selectmen meetings are available at www.TownofShermanCT.org

It’s Budget Season

From the Town of Sherman website: Town budgets are presented in two components: one supporting municipal activities and the other funding education. Budget preparation begins in January, and the Board of Selectmen, acting as the Board of Finance, reviews budget requests in March. A public hearing on the proposed budget is held in April. The Board of Selectmen acts as the Board of Finance in finalizing the budgets that are presented to voters in May.

Registered voters and property owners are eligible to vote on the budgets, which are considered separately. Once budgets are finalized, they are mailed to all residents. They will also be posted on-line. Copies of the budget also are available in the Selectmen’s Office.

Sherman’s fiscal year is July 1st to June 30th.

Looking Toward The 2018 Election

Sherman Democrats won significant victories in 2017. On to 2018!

The general election will be held on November 6. If there is more than one Democratic candidate for a position, a primary will be held on August 14.

What’s at Stake?

We are currently represented in Washington by Democratic Representative Elizabeth Esty and Democratic Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal. Esty and Murphy are up for re-election.

Governor Dannel Malloy is not running for re-election. Most outside observers regard the 2018 race as a tossup. No less than 15 Republicans and nine Democrats are still in the running.

All 151 seats in the State House of Representatives are up for election. The Democrats currently control the House by a 79 to 72 margin. In 2016, the Republicans gained eight seats. The Republicans need to gain only four more seats to take control. Our own representative, Republican Richard Smith (representing Sherman, New Fairfield, New Milford and Danbury) ran unopposed in 2018! (Know anyone who wants to run? Have them contact the Democratic Town Committee!)

All 36 State Senate seats are up for election. The Senate is currently evenly split, 18 to 18. The Democrats maintain effective control of the chamber only because Democratic Lieutenant Governor Nancy Wyman can cast tie-breaking votes. A gain of one seat by either party would give that party control of the State Senate. As of this writing, only one candidate, Julie Kushner, is running against McLachlan, (Ken Gucker, who ran against McLachlan in 2016, had initially announced that he would contest the nomination, but in early February he withdrew. Instead, he will be running for a seat in the Connecticut House of Representatives, representing the 138th District which is comprised of parts of New Fairfield, Danbury, and Ridgefield.

The State Senate Race

Our own State Senator, Michael McLachlan (representing Sherman, New Fairfield, Danbury, and the Stony Hill section of Bethel) has been in office for ten years. He is very powerful and he is very conservative.

He is currently Senate Minority Whip; Vice Chair of the Judiciary Committee, Vice Chair of the Labor and Public Employees Committee; and a member of the Government Administration and Elections Committee.

According to the “lifetime scoreboards” of the Connecticut AFL-CIO, Connecticut League of Conservation Voters, and American Conservative Union, he is the third or fourth most conservative member of the State Senate. He was a Trump delegate at the 2016 Republican Convention.

But McLachlan is beat-able.  Although he defeated political neophyte Ken Gucker by a margin of only 4.6% in 2016, the four towns in the district, taken as a whole, voted for Hillary Clinton over Donald Trump by more than seven percent. (The comparison is not exact: Only part of Bethel is in McLachlan’s district).

Introducing Julie Kushner

Julie Kushner moved to Danbury from New York City in 1993 with her husband Larry and her three children, who all attended Danbury public schools. She grew up in Lincoln, Nebraska, and graduated from the University of Wisconsin.

Julie has been a political and union organizer for more than 30 years. She is the (about to retire) director of United Auto Workers Region 9A, which covers eastern New York, New England, and Puerto Rico. She is only the second woman elected director of any region in the more than 80-year history of the UAW. She has participated in many successful organizing drives, including clerical and administrative support staff at Columbia University, teachers and research assistants at UConn, child care workers in Stamford, taxi drivers, and the dealers at Foxwoods Casino. She is an experienced negotiator for union contracts and she has had extensive experience working with legislators in Hartford on behalf of the union.

Julie’s activism extends far beyond the labor movement. She is co-chair of the Connecticut Working Families Party (whose cross-endorsement she will seek for her election) and she has a long history of political involvement in the region. She has served as a delegate or alternate delegate to every Democratic National Convention since 1996. She is a member of the Coalition of Labor Union Women, a member of the Labor Council for Latin American Advancement, and a lifetime member of the NAACP.

She describes herself as committed to the fight for workers’ health and safety, public pre-kindergarten, tuition-free college, paid family and medical leave, meaningful investment in local infrastructure, protection of the local environment, and promotion of women’s and family issues.

For more information about Julie, go to her Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/JulieKushner2018/) or her website (https://julie2018.nationbuilder.com/).

Upcoming Sherman Events

Sherman Democratic Town Committee Regular Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, March 21, 7:30pm
Old Town Hall (Senior Center)
All registered Democrats from the town of Sherman are welcomed and encouraged to attend our monthly meetings.

Board of Selectmen Monthly Meetiing
Thursday, March 22, 7 PM
Mallory Town Hall

March for Our Lives
Saturday, March 24th
Protest march against gun violence
Marches will take place in Washington and around the country. Search “March for Our Lives” on Facebook for details.

Contact Your Representatives

Sherman is lucky to be represented by two Democratic senators and a Democratic representative in Congress–but don’t think that your phone calls in support of their votes and actions do not matter. Senator Chris Murphy, speaking recently at a campaign-training event, made it clear that tallying up those supportive calls from his constituents helps him maintain a strong case for his positions. Sherman’s state-level representatives are both Republicans.

Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty (D)
(860) 223-8412  (202) 225-4476

Senator Chris Murphy (D)
(860) 549-8463   (202) 224-4041

Senator Richard Blumenthal (D)
(860) 258-6940   (203) 330-0598   (202) 224-2823

State Senator Michael McLachlan (R) Senate District 24
(860) 240-0068

State Representative Richard Smith (R)  House District 108
(860) 240-8700

About Us

We are an organization of inclusion, not exclusion. We have a longstanding history of attracting both Democratic and unaffiliated voters and endorsing both Democratic and unaffiliated candidates. We work to represent the wide variety of Sherman citizens who hold many different viewpoints and opinions.

Paid for by the Sherman Democratic Town Committee, Thomas Conley Treasurer

Wrap-up: Our Campaign Was Like a Duck

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We’ve all heard the quote about how we should aspire to be like a duck: calm and smooth on the surface, but paddling like heck underneath. A good political campaign works the same way. Voters (and the opposition!) should see only an organized, powerful message consistently and clearly communicated… but if we want to win, we’d better be paddling our little webbed feet off.

This year, we seemed to glide over the water. Voters saw cleanly designed, upbeat campaign literature show up in their mailboxes and in their newspapers. They read succinct, informative bios of our candidates in the local newspapers. They scrolled through, liked, and shared engaging and informative Facebook posts and videos. They met cheerful, informed candidates and volunteers at their doors and chatted with them on their phones. They read interesting columns written by our candidates. They enjoyed another House Tour, let their kids bounce around in our Harvest Fair obstacle course, and grabbed a donut and a chat outside the IGA before the election.

But we paddled like hell under the surface.

Everyone knows that the campaign team and candidates lived and breathed this thing for ten weeks. But without the input and effort of everyone who contributed in ways both big and small, we would not be celebrating our victories today.

Below the surface, we all, as a team, were churning to November 7. Campaign signs were designed and ordered early. Our 2017 House Tour–which funds an enormous portion of the campaign–was the most successful one ever. This year, we knocked on doors—a significant mission that takes not only a team of brave and determined volunteers, but also hours and hours of behind-the-scenes strategizing. Phone banks were planned, scheduled, and executed. We agonized over the exact wording on ads and mailers, but we also stamped and addressed hundreds of postcards. Columns were written and re-written. A master calendar of every event to take place in Sherman over the course of the campaign was composed, shared, and re-shared. Facebook videos were scripted, filmed, edited, and then scrapped and re-shot again. The newsletter team composed and sent three newsletters focused on the campaign. The newspaper was filled with our letters of support for our candidates as well as letters that clearly illuminated the faults of our opponents. Before the debate, candidates and their volunteer coaches prepped. We solicited donations with a massive letter-mailing campaign; and then tallied, recorded, and tracked all of the paperwork involved in that process. Thank-you letters were written and sent to our donors. Website content was created and constantly updated. Budgets were written, updated, and carefully followed. We ordered, set up, manned, and packed up a bouncy obstacle course for the Harvest Fair; then just weeks later set up, manned, and even enjoyed the always-popular DTC table at the Halloween Bash. We negotiated with IGA to let us host “Donuts with Dems;” then decorated and managed that table for hours. And on Election Day itself, volunteers sat at the polls, crossing off lists of voters and delivering those lists to yet another team of volunteers who made that crucial, final get-out-the-vote push on the phones.

Because we paddled together, as a team, we are celebrating today. It’s undeniable that timing was on our side this year—our town, and our nation, were ready for a change. But without the efforts of every single person who was a part of this mission, from the candidates themselves to the volunteers who found the time to make even a few phone calls, we could very well be facing a far less reassuring future for our town.

Thank you. You did this. There is much work to do moving forward, but first we as a team should take the time to appreciate our wins and recognize our efforts.

Go Blue!

 

 

 

Breaking News…

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Don Lowe is the New First Selectman with Kevin Keenan as Selectman

“Unofficial results showed Lowe winning with 726 votes to Cope’s 636 votes. Cope garnered less votes than his running mate, Bob Ostrosky, and Lowe’s running mate, Kevin Keenan, and will thus be off the board when his term is up.” said the Newstimes.

“It was the men’s second time facing off for the town’s top office. But while Lowe lost his race for first selectman in 2015 to Cope by just 80 votes, he outgunned the Republican incumbent Tuesday by 90 votes, according to unofficial results.” added the Newstimes.

“I’m deeply moved by the message from the voters of Sherman,” Lowe said. “I’m deeply honored. A lot of people put their hard work and sweat into this campaign.”

Supports the Democrat’s Clean Campaign, Not the Republican’s Attacks

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From Town Tribune Nov 2, 2017. To the Editor: For the record, I never ‘liked’ or ‘requested to join’ Friends of Sherman Republican Town Committee as they recently posted in Facebook. I saw that several other people experienced the same thing; two are on the Democratic Town Committee! I am registered unaffiliated voter.

Are we being hacked? Really? in Sherman? Do we really need to bring the underhanded filth in DC to our town? Do we need the unending personal attacks because someone runs against you in an election? This degrading behavior affects us all, bringing our town to new lows.

I would like to believe the town I’ve lived in for 35 years and raised our children, would be better than what I’ve experienced firsthand with our first selectman. That all of us could engage in civil discourse and still be neighbors, even friends, regardless of our differences. This has become impossible over the last 4 years.

I fully support Don Lowe and Kevin Keenen, not only for their superior qualifications that directly; pertain to the positions they are seeking, but, because they have run a clean, positive campaign, and, are simply decent human beings. We need that now, more than ever.

Catharine Cooke, Sherman

Don Lowe (D): Volunteerism, Openess, Stopping the Waste of Taxes

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From Town Tribune, Nov 2, 2017. The best part of the 2017 campaign has been the opportunity to visit with so many Sherman residents and  business owners, and to hear your concerns. These concerns encompass a broad spectrum and they speak to the challenge of being First Selectman and to the type of leader we need here in Sherman: a sincere person who listens and responds to people’s concerns.

As I spoke with Shermanites of all ages and backgrounds, one common thread kept coming up: people expressed that, if I’m elected, they’d like to volunteer to serve Sherman in some capacity. Music to my ears! I believe Sherman is better served by shifting away from oligarchy and, instead, allowing a wider range of people to be involved. One of my immediate goals as your First Selectman is to fill the vacancies that currently exist on our boards and commissions. Your political party won’t matter to me; I just want you to belong to the “I like my town” party. I will also push hard for volunteers to our invaluable Sherman Volunteer Fire Department as well as other important Sherman organizations.

Speaking of amazing organizations: I am so impressed by FISH, a group of dedicated volunteers who have been providing rides to Sherman seniors for 46 years. At the Annual Luncheon last week, Barbara Hoag delivered some remarkable statistics. In the most recent FISH fiscal year, volunteer drivers made 173 trips for 23 different residents, most of which (121) were for doctor appointments but also covered other important needs too 5,898.5 miles of driving! Through 46 years, FISH volunteer drivers have made 6,211 pickups and amassed 204,857 miles. That’s almost four fifths of the way- to the moon! This spirit of neighbors helping neighbors makes Sherman a mighty special place. I am deeply honored to have been a Selectman for six years in such a wonderful town.

Thank you to those who attended the candidate debates that the Town Tribune did such a fine job of hosting. They went very well and I enjoyed getting the opportunity to get my points of view across. One of the debate highlights for me was hearing my running-mate Kevin Keenen speak. Kevin spoke openly and responded to audience questions with a modest honesty that I found refreshing. He has no political ax to grind and calls them like he sees them. I have been fortunate to learn so much from Kevin as he and I discuss issues concerning Sherman. His expertise on infrastructure and building alone makes him a valuable person, especially now, for Sherman. I truly appreciate him stepping up.

Please vote for Kevin!

If I am your First Selectman you can expect to have your tax dollars valued and not wasted or over-spent. You can expect a fair tone of government and when you attend meetings and want to express something that you feel is important you will be treated with respect. When people came to me, for example, about concerns over Sherman’s air quality from the Cricket Valley power plant, I took them seriously. One thing I would like to start doing now is to monitor our air quality so that when the plant opens for business, we have a baseline for an air quality comparison pre-Cricket Valley vs. post-Cricket Valley. (By the. way, I didn’t think of that myself. A smart and concerned Sherman resident offered me that idea as we were discussing Sherman’s future with a power plant just miles off our border.)

As your First Selectman, you can expect me to fight for fairness and the protection of our Candlewood Lake Authority so it can continue to protect our lake. You can expect me to work successfully, cheerfully, and in synergy with our public works department, our boards and commissions, and our town staff to enable Sherman to fully realize its potential. You can expect me to take great interest in our senior population and in assuring that the terrific people who already help our seniors are respected and served by my office. As a First Selectman, you will see me at BOE meetings ready in any way to help our Sherman School. That extends to our high school students and also students seeking higher education as I have already demonstrated through my 16 years with the Sherman Higher Education Fund Board. You can expect me to help our business community thrive. (I loved John Jenner’s presentation, by the way, about a Roger Sherman Trail, which only offers upside for our businesses.) And Sherman folks? If you come into Town Hall, my door will be open and I will look forward to listening to you, to helping you, and bringing an inclusive approach back to the First Selectman’s office. I humbly ask for your vote on November 7th.

Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty Endorses Lowe/Keenan

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From Town Tribune, Nov 2, 2017. To the Editor: “I’m proud to support Don Lowe and Kevin Keenan for the Board of Selectmen. I know that as First Selectman, Don will work hard to protect Candlewood Lake as a beautiful resource for generations to come. He un-derstands the value of listening to residents, and working collaboratively with others to get results -values that served me well when I was a member of my Town Council.”

I ask the people of Sherman to vote for Don Lowe and Kevin Keenan on November 7th. Working together, we can get things done for Connecticut. “
-Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty