To the Editor:
I am writing in response to a letter sent in by Bennett “BJ” Bernblum on the 25th.
Contrary to what BJ Bernblum would have you believe, there is no “expiration date” on a Master’s degree. The fact is, Cathy Carter has 15 years of experience working in positions of responsibility in municipal, state, and federal government. To suggest as a working mother, and as someone who volunteered countless hours teaching and coaching the youth of our community, that her hard earned Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in public administration as a young professional are irrelevant – is both ill informed and arguably sexist.
It’s interesting also that Mr. Bernblum fails to disclose that he’s both a Democratic candidate on Bonnie’s Team this year and a maximum $1000.00 donor to Bonnie!
BJ Bernblum just doesn’t speak the facts. And, no matter how much he wants Bonnie, himself, and his team to win, as they say, “while you are entitled to your own opinion, you are never entitled to your own facts!”
Bottom line, Cathy Carter knows her way around government and will no doubt hit the ground running on day one as First Selectwoman. If you support a common sense approach to government and savvy practical experience, vote Cathy on November 3rd!
Sincerely,
Wayne Buchanan
Old Lyme
P.S.Congratulations to Cathy for her vision and community direction advocated in the Selectmen’s Debate. She is a community leader with plain to see administrative and government experience.
Editor’s Note: The author is a member of the Republican Town Committee.