Over that time she did not vote for a single cut in a single line item that anyone can remember, and left all of the hard work to her colleagues. Last year, as First Selectman, she submitted a truly breathtaking 31% increase in the Selectmen's budget which instantly destroyed her credibility with the Board of Finance as well as with her colleagues on the Board of Selectmen. The record is very clear. Your money is simply no object to Mrs. Klein. If it as object to you, you need to look elsewhere.

2. Team Play - It takes more than ego and drive to run a town government well. It takes the selfless collaboration of an extensive team of elected officials. There is a clear distinction between the candidates here as well. Susan Young has a consistent record of cooperation and success in all she has led in Darien. Evonne Klein doesn't think she needs any help. Predictably enough, she consistently gets us half way to where we need to go all by herself.

Darien can't be driven, it can only be led. Which candidate seems to fit this bill the best? Consider why it is that Susan Young is the clear choice among current and former elected Board members in this town. They have seen both candidates up close and personal, and they are not at all confused. Please take the time to call them and ask their opinion.

Finally, we've heard a lot about experience lately, but to be effective, experience has to be combined with other virtues like talent, collaboration, judgment, common sense and humility. Without these things, experience usually means you just get better and better at being bad. Susan Young has embodied all of these virtues in her proven record of accomplishment and service to Darien. It's all the experience we need.

We earnestly ask for your help and support in this important election. Please reject the ugly mud slinging and lies that have brought this campaign to an all time low. Let's stay on the high road in Darien and vote for Susan on Nov. 8th.