It starts with the Budget. I will lead the Board of Selectmen in a budget process, which establishes priorities in cooperation with budget guidelines.

It is incomprehensible that Mrs. Klein initially proposed a budget based on departmental wish lists.

A proposed 31 % increase is irresponsible.

By initiating this free for all, she handed over leadership to the Board of Finance.

I will ensure that our budget reflects needs vs. wants, and keeps personnel costs under control.

Tough decisions will be made by the Board of Selectmen, not the Board of Finance.

For anything to get done in Darien, there must be collaboration, and consensus building among town boards, and within the community.

We have witnessed many examples of how lack of collaboration means no results:
We did not get Procaccini, Charter Revision, or new parking regulations, all priorities of this administration.

I have a proven track record in the schools and in the community
of building diverse coalitions, achieving consensus and finishing the job. I will do the same in Town Hall. Leadership in the community and in business translates to government.

I have run a positive campaign based on issues
and based on facts.

It’s about accomplishment, not activity. I ask for your vote on November 8th.

Together we can achieve real results for Darien.