I have known Dionna Carlson for well over two decades now as an actively engaged member of the New Canaan community. During her tenure as an elected member of the Board of Education, she was diligent, well prepared, inclusive, responsive and thoughtful. She was respected by her fellow board members and was elected unanimously to three consecutive terms to chair the board. Her proven leadership as Chair showed her ability to deftly manage hotly contested issues while being mindful that all sides were heard and that the discussions got to the real issues. Her collaborative and non-partisan style helped find the best solutions for the students and the Town at large. During her leadership, NCPS was recognized as one of the top performing school systems in the state and beyond.
I am very happy that she is now leveraging her proven BOE leadership experience to the role of First Selectman for New Canaan. She will fill a vital role in helping to address affordable housing challenges in the Town including moratorium strategies and figuring out how we can best deal with both our internal need for more housing diversity while keeping external forces from imposing their will on us.
I hope that you will join me in voting for Dionna Carlson on November 7!
Scott Hobbs
