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Connecticut Deserves an Open Mind
To the Editor:
When I moved to Wilton 30 years ago, election-season lawns often displayed signs for candidates from both parties. Neighbors supported people they believed in, regardless of party affiliation. I admired that independent spirit, and I miss it.
Today, political loyalties seem more rigid. Too often we judge candidates by the party they represent rather than their character, abilities and ideas. Surely Connecticut deserves better than that.
Ryan Fazio strikes me as exactly the kind of person we should be willing to consider. He is bright, energetic, principled and genuinely believes Connecticut can achieve much more. He brings a fresh perspective and a healthy unwillingness to accept the status quo. After eight years under Gov. Ned Lamont, with one party firmly in control of Hartford, it’s fair to ask whether we’re making the progress we should. We don’t have to agree on everything to recognise a good candidate. And we shouldn’t let party labels prevent us from considering someone who might make a difference.
I hope my fellow Wilton residents will give Ryan Fazio the thoughtful consideration he deserves.
Philip Murphy
The Democratic Slate Will Work Together and Plan for the Long Term
To the Editor:
With Washington cutting programs so many individuals, families and communities depend on, I think how important it is to have a state government that plans ahead. Connecticut has done that. As Comptroller Sean Scanlon noted, the state now has roughly $4 billion in its rainy-day fund, putting us among the strongest states in the country in preparing for economic downturn. Lawmakers have also set aside $500 million from the surplus to help offset potential federal cuts to safety-net programs.
That kind of preparation doesn’t happen by accident. It takes a governor and lieutenant governor who make people and fiscal responsibility a priority (they’ve continued to direct large surpluses toward the state’s pension debt, a problem that previous administrations left largely unaddressed). It also takes a comptroller who keeps track of the state’s finances, a treasurer who manages its investments and an attorney general who stands up for Connecticut’s interests. And it takes a secretary of the state to fiercely protect our right to vote.
For these reasons, I voted for the entire Democratic ticket: Lamont and Bysiewicz, Tong, Russell, Scanlon, and Thomas, as well as our local candidates Nestor and Constantine. They’ve demonstrated the ability to work together and plan for the long term. In a time of so much disruption and uncertainty in Washington, that matters.
This team needs to continue its work.
Onward.
Pamela Hovland
Sam Nestor for State Senate
To the Editor:
What should Wilton look for in a new state senator? How about someone who understands what towns like ours need, how local government works and what Hartford can do to help. That’s Sam Nestor. Her tremendously successful tenure as Weston’s first selectwoman makes her exceptionally well prepared to represent us and the 26th State Senate District.
As Weston’s first selectwoman, Sam has delivered practical improvements that matter: stronger emergency communications, investments in police and fire facilities, road improvements and solar projects for municipal buildings. Her record includes securing more than $36 million in grants, bringing resources home to address community needs.
That municipal experience is especially valuable when rising costs are squeezing families and town budgets alike. Sam understands that decisions in Hartford affect what we pay locally and the services our communities can provide. Her experience developing budgets, negotiating contracts and collaborating with neighboring towns will serve Wilton well. Plus she helped deliver Weston’s first dog park!
I support her focus on healthcare affordability, strong public schools and lower energy costs. These are everyday, fundamental concerns that deserve sustained attention and practical solutions — not simply campaign slogans.
This election comes down to experience, judgment and the proven ability to deliver. Please join me in voting for Sam Nestor as our next state senator on Nov. 3.
Keep the Attorney General Who Has Delivered Results
To the Editor:
Connecticut has an attorney general who knows the law, understands the fight and has already proved he can win them. I have known William Tong for 20 years both personally and professionally. I have seen him encounter numerous issues. In all that time, he has shown exceptional judgement, patience and a real understanding of what the issues really are. That is why I am voting for William Tong as attorney general.
Our next attorney general will continue to be tested on election integrity and the basic tenets of State sovereignty.
Attorney General Tong’s fights against harmful federal actions go beyond elections. From wind farms to tariffs to birthright citizenship, he has shown he has our back. We need an attorney general who is prepared to fight back.
Experience matters deeply in this office
Connecticut should keep the attorney general who has delivered results.
Timothy Birch
Sam Nestor Shows Up for the 26th District
To the Editor:
I rarely write letters like this, but elections matter, and local elections matter most. The people we send to Hartford shape our schools, our taxes and our towns more directly than anyone else on the ballot. That’s why I am voting for Sam Nestor for State Senate in the 26th District.
Sam has done the hard work of governing, not in theory but in practice. As Weston’s first selectwoman, she is legislator, town CEO, priority-setter and consensus-builder. Under her leadership, long-awaited projects are moving forward through cost-neutral solutions, and she’s secured funding at nine times Weston’s capital budget.
Sam also shows up. She is at the meetings where concerns get raised, and she doesn’t shy away from hard discussions. She listens to those who disagree and works toward solutions.
Knowing what our district needs is one thing. Knowing how to make it happen is another. Sam understands how to craft initiatives that work for towns and the state without straining local budgets.
Sam’s life, work and family are rooted in the heart of the 26th. She knows our towns because they are her home.
Most important, Sam is honest, ethical and empathetic. At a time when we too often see the opposite in politics, we have an experienced and trustworthy candidate.
I will proudly vote for Sam Nestor, and I urge you to do the same.
Ruth DeLuca
Lamont and Bysiewicz Keep Connecticut Growing
To the Editor:
On Nov. 3, I’m voting for Ned Lamont and Susan Bysiewicz. Lt. Gov. Bysiewicz has the strengths and accomplishments that complement Gov. Lamont and balance the team.
As a state representative, she wrote legislation to ensure women being treated for breast cancer received proper care. As secretary of the state from 1999 to 2011, she cut red tape, registered thousands of voters, honored veterans and fought to keep elections fair. She also created a Small and Minority Business Showcase that helped entrepreneurs display their goods and network. As a business lawyer, she helped more than 60 companies access capital and create jobs.
As lieutenant governor, she has traveled the state listening to small business owners. Those conversations helped lead to ending the $250 annual business entity tax. She chairs the Governor’s Council on Women and Girls and, ahead of the 2020 Census, led the state committee working with local officials and grassroots groups to count hard-to-reach neighborhoods.
Susan is the granddaughter of immigrants who worked in factories until they could buy a farm in Middletown. She knows what opportunity means to working families, veterans and small business owners.
Experience, a record of results, a talent for listening and boundless energy are what Connecticut needs to keep growing. Join me and vote for the Lamont and Bysiewicz team.
Lorie Paulson
Support Erick Russell for State Treasurer
When we think about what any state needs in a state treasurer, it is someone who will manage and invest public funds not only as well, but better, than we can manage our own. Erick Russell has done exactly that for the State of Connecticut over the last four years. In fiscal year 2026 , for example, Russell’s return on investment of the state’s pension fund was 15.1% — well above the assumed rate of 6.9%. And he has consistently delivered investment returns above the assumed rate in each of his four years in office. Connecticut is now in the top tier of states on investment returns. All this helps draw down the state’s pension debt, saving taxpayer money. He also saved the state another $1.04 billion by early retirement of state transportation debt.
Russell’s success at money management isn’t magic, but it does take expertise and attention beyond the ordinary. Russell has these qualities and we know it. He should have our vote for a second term as State Treasurer.
