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Real Estate Professional Endorses Tooker

Letter to the Editor,

The elections are upon us and it is more critical now than ever that we elect leaders who sits squarely at the intersection of respect for Westport’s rich heritage and progress.  Those leaders are Jennifer Tooker and Andrea Moore.  

What has always made Westport special and what makes any town a town, are the people who live and work here.  People and real estate are inextricably linked.  I have served the CT commercial real estate market for more than 20 years and I recognize that Jennifer Tooker and Andrea Moore are uniquely qualified to ensure that Westport will attract the kind of business that our residents need and want (both new and long time Westporters) and make it easy for businesses to choose Westport over alternatives while protecting the very reason we all choose to live here.

This is my business, and I recognize the depth of Jennifer and Andrea’s knowledge and their uniquely Westport perspective on this critical topic.  

I am thrilled that they are running and look forward to their continued positive impact.

Regards,

Kathleen Fazio

Darien First Selectman Endorses Tooker

Dear Editor,

For 10 years I’ve served as First Selectman for the Town of Darien … a privilege of a lifetime … after my career at Standard & Poor’s Corporation, raising five children in Darien and spending decades as a community volunteer.  I’ve observed over my years in office that women are still very much in the minority as municipal CEO’s yet possess the leadership qualities of strategic thinking, empathy and collaboration so necessary at this time in our political history.

I’ve had the opportunity of working with Jennifer Tooker during my tenure and have seen firsthand her warm engagement, strength of character and ability to lead with a calm and steady hand, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. We are facing unprecedented pressures that are polarizing our communities. The leaders we choose can have a positive or negative impact on a community’s stability and well-being.  

Westport will be very well served locally, regionally and statewide with Jennifer Tooker at the helm.  She is the right leader for this moment. I enthusiastically endorse Jennifer Tooker for Westport First Selectman and am extremely grateful women like Jenn are willing to step into the arena to serve our communities!  

Jayme J. Stevenson / First Selectman, Town of Darien 

Most Qualified for the Job

To the Editor:

I urge my fellow Westporters to support Jen Tooker and Andrea Moore in the upcoming Board of Selectmen election.  Jen and Andrea are women of strong character with a deep commitment to our community.  They are also simply the best qualified candidates to be our next First and Second Selectman. 

Jen and Andrea have both served our town with integrity and compassion in a variety of leadership roles, including their current positions as Westport Second Selectwoman (Jen), and the Vice Chairwoman of the Westport Board of Finance (Andrea).  Importantly, they have deep management experience – in the private sector, in Westport local government, and with community organizations.  This is the most critical skill needed for success in the Selectman’s office, and they are the only candidates that possess this essential experience. 

Jen and Andrea will work collaboratively on behalf of our residents; they will manage our Town employees with a temperament that ensures a positive, respectful workplace; and they will set the right tone for our community to be welcoming and successful.

Please join me in voting for two amazing women who are proven leaders best positioned to lead Westport forward.

Karen Hess

Former BOF Member Shares GOP Endorsement

To the Editor:

I would like to encourage Westport voters to elect Jennifer Tooker as First Selectperson and Andrea Moore as Second Selectperson on November 2.  I have had the pleasure of working closely with Jennifer for a number of years while I was a Board of Finance member and Chairman.  They are both highly intelligent, reasoned, competent leaders with extensive business administration and town government experience.

Their main objective is to represent the residents of Westport and provide the services necessary and needed, while at the same time being mindful of the impact of the costs on taxes. As members of the Board of Finance, they have been successful in holding Westport’s tax rate relatively constant — a significant achievement considering the financial problems of other nearby communities and the State of Connecticut.

Jennifer Tooker also served on the Board of Education and both are supporters of keeping Westport’s school system as one of the best in the state and region. A vote for Jennifer Tooker and Andrea Moore is a vote for continuing Westport’s town governmental excellence. Tammy and I urge you to elect these proven managers and leaders as First and Second Selectpersons.

Tammy and John Pincavage

RTM Member Endorsed by Fellow Member

I would like to urge voters in District 1 to re-elect Chris Tait to the RTM on Election Day.  As Chair of the RTM Parks and Recreation Committee, Chris has taken leadership roles in gaining consensus for the many improvements we have funded for recreation facilities like our new beach bathrooms, sidewalks and concession stand.

Chris is a valuable asset, and Representative of not only District 1, but our town as well. Chris is always accessible, willing to listen, and will continue to give 100% to his hometown.

Jimmy Izzo

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