Welcome
Welcome
to the Easton Democratic Town Committee website. We hope that you'll visit
often, as we update you on important issues affecting our community.
Easton’s Democratic leaders have consistently represented your interests in town government, working hard to achieve the goals that matter to our whole community: good schools, manageable taxes, better town planning and services. Until recently, Easton’s town government was dominated by an entrenched Republican old-boys’ network, which routinely failed our town, as problems were allowed to fester, becoming more difficult and expensive to solve. A culture of laziness and a lack of accountability prevailed.
In
the 2003 local election, Easton voters made a bold decision to balance
our town government by electing a record number of Democrats to major
offices, and the ensuing four years have seen both refreshing turnover
on town boards and much-needed political balance. The two-party system is
now alive and well in Easton and our town is much the better for it.
On November 6, Easton residents will again be presented with a clear
choice. The Easton Democratic Party is proud to present a team of candidates
that reflects the make-up and values of our entire community, with more experience,
a more diverse skill set, and better ideas than the other candidates. Elaine
Spicer, our First Selectman candidate, served with distinction on the Board
of Selectmen for two years in the mid-1990's, as well as on the Planning &
Zoning Commission and the Library Board. Her running mate, Bob Lessler, an
attorney, has served on the Board of
Selectmen for eight years, and also served on the Board of Finance. Together,
Elaine and Bob have accumulated ten years of valuable expertise at the highest
level of town government, compared with only two years for the Republican
candidates.
Easton is a wonderful town, but it is at a crossroads. Like many New England
towns, we are faced with the challenge of providing a quality education for
our children, along with other critical town services, while keeping taxes
manageable for our residents—especially our seniors. We must also deal
with the constant threat of development, which could change the fundamental
character of our town if we do not plan thoughtfully for the years ahead.
Today, we need leaders who are not only experienced but have the creativity
and vision to guide Easton into the future.
Between now and Election Day, I encourage you to learn as much as you can
about all the candidates, in order to cast an informed vote on November 6th.Visit
our Candidates and Issues pages on this website to learn more about our Democratic
team. In a small town like Easton, grassroots political activity is the most
effective way to make a meaningful difference in our collective quality of
life.
For more information or to get involved, please email me directly at rkowalski@lawcts.com,
or contact any of your friends and neighbors who serve on our Democratic Town
Committee. Thanks again for visiting!
Ron
Kowalski
Chairman
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