NewCanaanite.com recently received the following endorsement letter(s). We will publish them through Oct. 26.
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I’m writing to express my strong support for Meredith Tobitsch for State Representative of Connecticut’s 125th District.
I first met Meredith at a New Canaan Democrats event, and what struck me then has only been confirmed since: she is someone who shows up, rolls up her sleeves, and gets things done. In the years she’s called New Canaan home, Meredith has woven herself into the fabric of this community in a way that usually takes decades. She has served as campaign manager for the New Canaan Democrats, led Friends of Waveny Park, sat on the board of the New Canaan Community Preschool where she helps spearhead fundraising efforts, works as a grant writer for the New Canaan Community Foundation, served on the New Canaan Newcomers board, and volunteered for the Holiday House Tour.
That is not the résumé of someone checking boxes. It’s the résumé of someone who genuinely loves this town and wants to see it thrive.
What I admire most about Meredith isn’t just what she’s done, but how she’s done it. She operates with humility and integrity. She has shown us through her actions that she cares deeply about this town’s future, and is exactly the kind of fresh leadership New Canaan needs in Hartford.
I wholeheartedly support Meredith for State Representative and I hope you’ll join me in supporting her campaign.
Sincerely,
Lee Boole
New Canaan
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To the Editor:
I met Jill Oberlander many years ago. Early on, I learned that one of her great strengths, among the many she has, is her compassion.
Simply put, Jill cares.
The ethic of caring came to Jill early in life. Her father was an OB-GYN who provided care to many of his patients who could not afford it. His concern and care for others was passed on to Jill.
Today, that compassion is evident in her approach to senior care.
Jill believes that after a lifetime of working, raising families and contributing to our communities, older residents should be able to remain here, live independently and receive dependable care when needed.
Jill’s approach to senior care is practical. She intends to look at expanding the Connecticut Home Care Program for Elders beyond its current enrollment limits, improving access to home health aides, transportation, meal programs and other community-based services. When nursing-home care becomes necessary, Jill will demand clarity on safety, staffing and quality. And importantly, she will push to make it easier for families to understand and apply for available programs.
Older residents deserve security, independence and dignity. Jill has the experience, judgment and values to turn these goals into responsible, compassionate public policy.
Yours truly,
Lucy Krasnor
Riverside