Tara Clancey, a Sherman resident and self-described “Leadership and Workforce Performance Innovator”, designed an interview series where she invited candidates for First Selectman and Treasurer. First Selectman Don Lowe accepted her invitation in this comprehensive 33-minute interview.
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On Oct 9 at the IGA, Matt Vogt answers a question about the school roof.
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COVID-19 recovery is on people’s minds. We want a healthy environment where we are safe and that we can enjoy. And, we want to live our lives as easy as possible.
I will:
promote accurate COVID-19 information guided by science
ensure we have COVID-19 testing
supply PPE and other resources to children, teachers, first responders and essential workers to stay safe
fight to provide affordable public health insurance options
ensure access to quality medical care
protect our environmental assets, including Candlewood Lake
Hold Eversource accountable for service failures
As a business owner and business advisor for Western Connecticut SCORE,
I will:
provide business with science-based COVID-19 information that keeps them safe and keeps businesses afloat
work to cut red tape and streamline processes for businesses
keep taxes low through more effective practices
work to reinvent, expand and create businesses
ensure funding for schools and align them to match upcoming jobs
lower healthcare costs for families and businesses
ensure funding for infrastructure improvements
hold Eversource accountable for power outages
A healthy environment is one with clean air, water and land. Safe lakes for enjoyment and living a life with consistent lights. I will:
fight for funding and legislation to expand clean energy
advocate for rate hike freezes, better coordination for emergency responses and restitution
work toward management of invasive water and land species
beautify properties with native plantings
curb the use of pesticides and herbicides along waterways.
A quality school is one that has ample resources and quality educators. During COVID-19, we must ensure our students, teachers and other safe members are safe and learning.
I will:
ensure students have an equitable education
work so that every school has what it needs for students to learn and teachers can teach
advocate for full-funding for our schools
be a voice for teachers and parents in Hartford
ensure funding is available for school renovations and new buildings
Danette Onofrio is your Democratic candidate to represent the 108th District in the Connecticut House of Representatives; representing New Fairfield and Sherman, as well as parts of New Milford and Danbury.
Danette Onofrio has a rich history with education in public administration, taught public officials for the Marist College School of Management and has public administration experience and skills. She has and will continue to advocate for the people.
Visit her on her Facebook page or on her website.
Vote for Danette on November 3rd or by absentee ballot.
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