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Wilton BOF Chair Matt Raimondi Endorses Kim Healy for State Rep
I am proud to endorse Kim Healy for District 42 State Representative.
Kim is exactly the kind of leader we need representing our district in Hartford. Her background, experience, and dedication to our community make her a natural choice for state representative. As chair of the Wilton Board of Finance, I’ve had the privilege of working closely with Kim and witnessing firsthand her tireless commitment to ensuring that taxpayer dollars are managed responsibly. She brings a thoughtful, disciplined approach to every decision she makes, and her financial expertise, combined with a passion for public service, will serve our district well.
Kim’s fiscal acumen has been on full display in her role on the Wilton Board of Selectmen. Her background as a CPA and former auditor with PricewaterhouseCoopers enables her to expertly navigate complex budgets, ensuring that resources are used efficiently and effectively. Kim understands that today’s financial decisions impact the future, and she consistently works to protect the long-term financial health of our community. She has proven her ability to tackle difficult issues head-on with integrity and an unwavering commitment to the people she serves.
Kim is equally passionate about education, as demonstrated by her leadership on the Reading Leadership Implementation Council. Appointed in 2022, Kim has been instrumental in ensuring the successful implementation of the CT Right to Read Law. She has boldly challenged the Department of Education’s one-size-fits-all approach, advocating instead for locally driven strategies that respect the unique needs of each district. Kim knows that strong literacy and math skills are critical to student success and is committed to strengthening these foundational competencies in our schools. She also champions the importance of local control, making sure that parents and boards of education have a strong voice in shaping educational policy.
As a candidate for State Representative, Kim’s priorities demonstrate her deep understanding of the issues that matter most to our community. She is a staunch advocate for early education programs, community safety and women’s reproductive rights. Kim supports first responders and pushes for stronger laws to keep our neighborhoods safe. She also promotes forward-thinking policies, such as sustainable zoning reform and affordable housing solutions, and remains a strong voice for fiscal restraint at the state level. Her focus on fostering a pro-growth economy shows her commitment to reducing the financial burden on Connecticut families.
Kim Healy is a dedicated public servant who combines strong expertise and experience with a passion for the well-being of her community. I am confident she will bring these strengths to Hartford and represent District 42 with distinction. Please join me in voting for Kim Healy on Nov. 5!
Matt Raimondi
Chair, Wilton Board of Finance
Board of Finance Member Rudy Escalante Offers Support for Kim Healy
I am writing to express my enthusiastic support for Kim Healy as State Representative. Over the years, Kim has volunteered for many local organizations including the Wilton Library and Minks to Sinks. Kim has been on the Wilton Board of Selectmen since 2021 and serves on several other town committees.
As a member of the Board of Finance, I have had the opportunity to work with Kim on the issues of the town and I have found her to always try to do what is best for the community. She listens to everyone and works to keep the conversations civil. Kim has used her extensive financial experience to make sure Wilton has great services and keeps spending at a reasonable level.
As our state representative, Kim will work to ensure that Wilton can make its own choices regarding education and housing rather than a one-size-fits-all answer from the state legislature. Kim will work to restrain state spending and reduce state taxes.
Kim is my choice for state representative.
Rudy Escalante
I am surprised that the letters to the editor from Matt Raimondi and Rudy Escalante do not contain a statement that the letters represent their personal views. The structure of the letters makes them appear as if the Board of Finance is endorsing Kim Healy, rather than the individuals who wrote the letters.
I hope that in the future the writers will follow the advice that has been given to the Board of Selectmen, and to my knowledge, other board and commission members. The advice is that when offering opinions on candidates or other topics, it is best to write as an individual, not as a board or commission member. It avoids potential confusion with a possible town position and it is simply better policy. That is especially relevant for the chair of a board or commission, since they can represent the board.
I find Mr. Tartell’s comment above both surprising and concerning. I wonder if he would express the same opinions about Democratic elected officials who routinely make endorsements in these pages. My guess is he won’t, given his role on the Democratic Town Committee.
Unless Mr. Tartell had reached out to Mr. Raimondi privately to voice his concerns before publishing a public comment this would appear to be election season posturing.