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October 11, 2005
Statement from Barbara Thorne, Candidate for Board of Selectmen
I am Barbara Thorne, a candidate for re-election to the Board of Selectman.
I could post a resume, but thought it would be more informative and entertaining to give you the Top Ten reasons to return me to office:
10) Historical Perspective: Ran for Selectman in four very different campaigns and served on Board during times of change.
9) Voter accountability: election results demonstrate bi-partisan support.
8) Generational appeal: supporters among recent high school graduates, elderly great-grandparents, and many many in between.
7) Professional experience: Trained and certified counselor and history teacher. Understands government, politics, and people. Works with difficult people and situations. Conflict resolution experience. Ability to frame the conversation.
6) Governmental/volunteer experience: Board of Selectman, Park and Recreation Commission, A-Better-Chance, League of Women Voters, Junior League, Depot. Built and defended budgets.
5) Knowledge of community: 29 year direct participation in school and community.
4) Measurable accomplishments: Many successes from past and present. Ask me.
3) Independent: Open minded. Outspoken. Able to be challenging and use conflict constructively.
2) Team player: proven record of collaboration, cooperation and consensus building.
1) Single agenda: The best interests of all residents in the town of Darien. Ask me.
Posted by EmilyW at October 11, 2005 10:13 AM