Editor:
Tom Butterworth is running for Town Council, and I support his candidacy.
Tom is a reasonable, energetic and spirited member of the New Canaan community, who is concerned about maintaining the integrity of our town’s political process in the context of fair-minded and rational debate. He has seen what happens when a few citizens armed with less than fully baked notions of public safety take on volunteer commissioners who have openly and thoroughly studied the pros and cons of a course of action—it’s not pretty, and Tom wants better for our town.
He will listen to the citizens of New Canaan, but he will always seek to support and work cooperatively with our selectmen and the volunteer commissioners who love New Canaan. Tom Butterworth is a man who brings out the best in others; he knows how to lead, and he knows how to motivate.
He brought that spirit to the Gridiron show earlier this year, in his debut as director—in addition to lending his singing and acting talent to the show as a returning member of the cast.
Tom has served in numerous volunteer capacities during his 26 years in New Canaan, and always with humility and intelligence. I think he is what we need on our Town Council.
Respectfully submitted,
Eric L. Thunem
Eric: Perhaps he will also take action against elected officials who armed with less than fully baked notions of what respect for others and civility towards their family are resort to hurtful bullying of even children to falsely discredit a political opponent. It is a two way street. Respect garners respect. Disrespect garners disrespect.
We are fortunate to have Tom Butterworth as a Town Council candidate . He is steady, capable, caring and intelligent. Peggy Jay