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October 31, 2005
Barbara Thorne's LWV Debate Closing Statement
Thank you to the League of Women Voters for this forum. An educated voter is at the heart of a democratic society.
All five currently running for Board of Selectmen will serve on it – two as freshmen. The question is who will lead it - for leadership is necessary.
I hope the freshmen to the board have not been so single focused on the budget that they have failed to look at other management and policy issues that come before us.
I expect the freshmen on the board will take the time to do their homework and fill in their background. I expect that they will read the pages of information upon which we made decisions regarding issues as disparate as tipping fees, harbor ordinance, shell fish, Broadwater, medical insurance for volunteers, CL&P, Emergency preparedness, DOT proposals, etc.
I am running unopposed, and I appreciate the confidence that represents. The contest is for the office of First Selectman. Voters, give the freshmen time to catch up. Voters, give the town the experienced leadership the times demand and the town deserves. Voters, re-elect Evonne Klein First Selectwoman.
Posted by EmilyW at October 31, 2005 10:09 AM