WHY WE ARE RUNNING

We are running for First and Second Selectman to continue with honest, pro-active leadership in Town Hall; leadership that puts the people of Branford first.

We are motivated to seek a return to office in order to encourage good ideas and to work strategically towards a better future for Branford.

Branford residents by the hundreds have spoken out at community meetings and through online surveys about their hopes and desires for Branford’s future. Requested by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Vision Committee, this vital citizen input laid the foundation for the development of a document entitled The 2008 Plan for Conservation and Development. During the next ten years, our town will employ this comprehensive plan to carefully chart our course going forward. It is our commitment to use The Plan to guide us as we work to meet the goals and expectations for the robust economic future and quality of life that Branford residents envision.

We are proud of what we have accomplished during our four previous Town Hall terms. Success was achieved largely through our strategy of bringing many diverse individuals and groups into the process. Together, we made social, economic and environmental decisions that improved the quality of life for our people and helped pave the way for what's best about Branford today. The Volunteer Service Center, safer sidewalks, the Sewage Treatment Plant, the Animal Shelter, the restoration of Town Hall and other long neglected public buildings and the protection of more open space; these are just some of the goals achieved on our watch.

We promise to continue with an open style of government; an administration whose leaders are eager to listen, to involve others, and to empower citizens to carry out new initiatives that truly benefit Branford.

We are running to maintain Branford's good reputation. We are committed to working closely with our State Senator and Representatives to advocate for Branford's interests. We will use every available opportunity to champion and celebrate our wonderful town, its unique resources, and its great citizens.

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