To the Editor:
The Chair of the Old Lyme Democratic Town Committee [OLDTC] would have us believe there is an “unhealthy imbalance” in Old Lyme government because they have a minority of seats on boards and commissions. This is an entirely warped view of the electoral process. Elections are the will of the People, and the People have spoken loudly by choosing the best candidates.
The Old Lyme Republican Town Committee works hard to find the best qualified, vibrant, and diverse voices to represent our town. This is why they are elected and re-elected, both Republican and endorsed Unaffiliated candidates, which Ms. Nosal apparently overlooks. All minority representation requirements are followed.
If the OLDTC is concerned with “more representative voices”, why is it they are running three spouses for election? Surely, having spouses involved with associated areas of planning and zoning, and town finances, does not “improve the balance of voices in our town government”.
For the best slate of candidates, who have consistently delivered, and have fresh new ideas, Vote Row B.
Sincerely,
Deb Czarnecki,
Old Lyme.
Editor’s Note: The author is the Co-Chair of the Old Lyme Republican Town Committee.
Why have there been no calls for Sloan Danenhower to resign from the Zoning Commission and Harbor Management Commission? He is married to Republican Selectwoman candidate Jude Read. Oh, I know… it’s only a problem for Democrats. Classic Republican hypocrisy.
Personally, I applaud Ms. Read and Mr. Danenhower for volunteering to serve our town, and I don’t think anyone’s marital status should be a political issue.