Honored To Be Nominated

To the Editor:

I am pleased and honored to accept the nomination from the Newtown Democratic Town Committee as a candidate for the Newtown Board of Assessment Appeals.

I was born and raised in Newtown and graduated from Newtown High School. For many years, I have been actively involved in Newtown’s affairs. Since 1998, I have served as clerk for the Borough of Newtown Zoning Board of Appeals and Zoning Commission. In addition, I have been on the board of the Newtown Village Cemetery Association since 1997, initially serving as secretary and now as president since 2004. Since 2009, I have been a member of the Newtown Parks and Recreation Commission.

Aside from my public service, I also have extensive professional experience with real estate and the legal profession, having worked as a paralegal for a number of well-established and respected private practice law firms and corporations. I believe the combination of my personal and professional experience uniquely qualifies me for this position.

I pledge to serve on the Board of Assessment Appeals with the same diligence, hard work, integrity, and professionalism that have guided my personal and professional life. I will do my utmost to be responsive, fair, and reasonable to all the people of Newtown — whether you have lived in town for many years or you have just joined our community. I understand that serving on the Board of Assessment Appeals takes more of a commitment than just attending board meetings — it involves working with all members of the community and understanding the history of Newtown’s real estate development and growth.

I respectfully seek your support on November 8 and look forward to the opportunity of serving Newtown on the Board of Assessment Appeals.

Sincerely yours,

Maureen Crick Owen

16 Tamarack Road, Newtown                             September 20, 2011