To the Editor:

Our leaders reflect our values, so it's vitally important to send the right person to Hartford to speak for u, so I'm writing to ask for your vote this November for Michelle Embree Ku as our next representative in Hartford.

Michelle has been an effective advocate for balancing our interests in economic growth and our interest in fairness and individual freedoms. She has been an effective advocate at both the local and State levels for economic opportunity, adequate housing, equality, safety both in our schools and in our community, the needs of our seniors and our kids, our need for better healthcare as well as responsible economic growth.

I've watched Michelle do this throughout our time working for Newtown. Her years of experience serving on the Legislative Council, the Board of Education, the Board of Selectmen and on select State committees have given her a unique perspective on governance and how to make it better.

These past years have seen stagnation and sharp practices in State government. Michelle will bring her wide experience and level-headed determination to change that. We need her in Hartford. Please join me in voting this November for Michelle Embree Ku as our next State Representative.

Donald Mitchell

Newtown