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Board of Selectman Candidates Respond to Darien LWV Question

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Four candidates for Board of Selectman are running in the 2015 Darien election on Tuesday. Here’s how they responded (in writing) to a written question posed to them by the Darien League of Women Voters.  

From the League of Women Voters website:

Candidates for Board of Selectmen

Vote for Any TwoCandidates were asked to respond to this question:

How do you envision balancing redevelopment and infrastructure proposals while preserving our town character? Marc Thorne (D)
Recently, our town has received three new commercial/residential development proposals for downtown Darien and Noroton Heights. Of the pending proposals, it appears that Darien can expect a larger tax base, a more attractive and walkable town center, and new housing that will appeal to both younger and older people.

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Letters to the Editor: Three on the Election

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These letters to the editor were recently sent in about the upcoming election. You too, can send in your two cents to the editor of Darienite.com. Just email them to dave@darienite.com. There is no word limit (this is the Internet, we have space), but use your common sense (your readers don’t always have much time). No letters to the editor about the election will be accepted after 11:59 p.m., Wednesday, Oct.

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Selectman Candidate Rob Richards: Let’s Station Full-Time Paramedics in Darien

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To the editor:

Darien’s Post 53 EMS program is one of the most recognized and well-run volunteer programs in the United States. But because its volunteers are not certified paramedics; whenever an emergency requires a paramedic we have to call on an outside EMS service, Stamford Emergency Medical Services (SEMS). However, I believe if we leased fulltime SEMS Paramedics and stationed them at one of Darien’s firehouses our EMS system would be improved and Post 53 would benefit as well. Did you know a subscription to Netflix is more expensive than having Paramedics in town? The estimated cost of full time Paramedics leased from Stamford would be less than $8 per month per household.

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Letters to the Editor: From Spencer McIlmurray, Michael & Stephanie Murray

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Recent letters to the editor. You, too can publish a letter to the editor on Darienite.com. Add your two cents by sending it to dave@darienite.com — no postage stamp necessary when conveyed via the marvels of e-mail! McIlmurray: CGS § 8-30g Unfair to Seniors

To the editor:

Section 8-30g of the Connecticut General Statutes mandates that 10 percent of the housing stock in each municipality is qualified as affordable housing. Given this, one would think that determining what is needed to reach attainment would be a simple mathematical calculation, right?

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Darien Democrats Hold Campaign Kickoff Reception on Sunday, Oct 4

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The Darien Democrats invite all voters to meet their candidates for the municipal election at a Campaign Kickoff reception on Sunday, Oct. 4 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the home of Martha and Gary Banks at 17 Harbor Road in Darien. [Correction: Organizers originally gave an incorrect address.]

Candidates for election November 3rd are Marc Thorne and Rob Richards for Board of Selectmen, Diana Maguire for Board of Finance and Kathrine Stein for Board of Education. Marc Thorne and Rob Richards will be new faces on the Board of Selectmen. Thorne has lived in town for almost forty years and has been an active member of the Representative Town Meeting with years of service on the RTM’s Rules and Finance and Budget Committees.

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Letter: Stevenson-Marks-Koons Team Is Dedicated, Knowledgeable

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To the editor:
In a past life, before I began the task of raising my small children, I worked for many years in national politics.  Through that experience, I grew to know some truly exceptional leaders who share many of the same attributes that directly contribute to their leadership success. Due to my background, it is easy for me identify Jayme Stevenson, Susan Marks, and Kip Koons as qualified, dedicated and consistent leaders for our town.  Their unflinching commitment, selfless desire to serve and better the town, and wealth of knowledge regarding local issues is unmatched. This past Sunday, I was pleased to attend the Campaign Kick-Off for “Darien First”, the campaign to elect incumbent Jayme Stevenson (First Selectman), Susan Marks (Selectman) and Kip Koons (Selectman). The downtown event was a hit, and invited the broader community to chat with the candidates in a casual and fun way. The energy and enthusiasm surrounding the event was palpable, and the candidates did not disappoint on the stump.

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Stevenson, Marks, Koons Launch of Joint Board of Selectmen Campaign on Sunday

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An announcement from “Darien First 2015,” the joint re-election campaign for First Selectman Jayme Stevenson, Selectman Susan Marks and selectman candidate Kip Koons:

Darien First 2015 announces the launch of their campaign for November’s municipal election. The team includes incumbent Jayme Stevenson for First Selectman, incumbent Susan Marks for Selectman, and newcomer for Selectman, Kip Koons. Kip Koons brings his broad financial and strategic planning experience and proven leadership to the team. On Sunday, Sept. 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Grove Street Plaza, Jayme, Susan and Kip invite everyone for a meet-and-greet and official campaign kick-off.

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Letter: McIlmurray Will Work to Keep Darien Affordable for Seniors

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To the editor:
Seniors age 65 and over comprise 12% Darien’s residents who worry that escalating taxes would preclude them continuing to live in their Darien homes through their retirement years. As a candidate for Selectman, Spencer McIlmurray is concerned as Hartford continues to hammer
Fairfield County with taxes destined to help support the burgeoning
state budget with little concern for Darien and its seniors. How many of our senior residents have already left Darien because of escalating taxes? On Nov. 3, I hope you will vote Spencer to our Board of Selectmen, working with our existing team to keep Darien affordable for seniors.’

Arden Anderson-Broecking