Dear Editor,
I strongly Support Dionna Carlson for First Selectman and encourage everyone to do the same. Dionna and I served on the Board of Education together. At the time, I was the Vice-Chairman and she was Secretary. I saw first-hand how Dionna was able to get to the crux of an issue with clarity. Her comments were not the disingenuous fawning one can see when dealing with an administration but compassionate, honest, intelligent, well thought through and prepared. Dionna’s extraordinary grasp of complex issues like the employee medical insurance with its wide ranging financial ramifications and myriad possibilities allowed us to identify areas to curtail spending without damaging consequences to the teachers. Dionna often carried the burden of research and presented information in a clear way that answered questions and built consensus. The hours Dionna spent and her commitment we second to none.
I know that, as first selectman, Dionna will continue to serve our community with the same diligent, intellectual, compassionate, competent and agreeable approach.
Please join me in voting for Dionna Carlson for First Selectman.
Scott Gress
