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Pavla Levin understands that Connecticut’s communities thrive when local zoning decisions are made at the local level. Pavla has been on the front lines of this fight, she is a founding member of CT 169 Strong, a CT wide volunteer organization that has been supporting efforts to stop Hartford’s attempts to restrict local control of zoning regulations, and to ensure that our communities can make the best decisions for their residents. In contrast to proposals that centralize power in Hartford, Pavla believes that our Town Council and Planning and Zoning Commission know our community best, and will fight to preserve realistic zoning regulations, and many other elements of governance that rightfully should remain right here in New Canaan.
Of course Pavla’s qualifications for representing you on Town Council go beyond zoning and affordable housing.
– Serves on the New Canaan Utilities Commission and is advocating for mobile connectivity for first responders that doesn’t involve towers.
– 30 years experience un investment banking. Yes New Canaan’s tax rates are low compared to many other towns – let’s keep it that way. Technology and AI are current buzz words, and Pavla has an extensive background in IT and IT applications.
– Founding board member of the New Canaan Ice Rink, a local not for profit community organization which sets up a seasonal ice skating rink in Waveny Park that brings winter time recreational opportunities to New Canaan kids, seniors, and families.
Please vote for Pavla Levin for Town Council.
Gene Goodman
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Editor,
I am writing in support of Julie Toal for the New Canaan Board of Education. Julie brings something that is often in short supply in public life—common sense. She listens carefully, weighs the facts, and makes decisions based on what is best for students and families, not ideology or agendas.
Julie’s track record proves this. She played a key role in starting the Let Grow program, which builds resilience and independence in children. She was a driving force behind bringing School Resource Officers into every New Canaan public school, ensuring that safety remains a top priority. As a founding member of New Canaan Unplugged, she has taken a practical, community-based approach to helping families navigate the challenges of smartphones and social media, leading to healthier, more focused learning environments such as the phone-free policy at Saxe.
Her approach is steady, thoughtful, and rooted in the values that make New Canaan strong—academic excellence, accountability, and responsible budgeting. Julie does not chase trends; she works collaboratively to find balanced, reasonable solutions that serve both students and taxpayers.
If something is working, why change it? Julie Toal has helped keep New Canaan schools top-ranked. Let’s not mess with success. Julie’s common sense leadership is exactly what we need on the Board of Education.
Sincerely yours,
Whitney Williams