To the Editor:

So many decisions that affect our daily lives are made at the state and local government levels. November 6, 2018 is a critical day in Connecticut — we have a chance to vote for positions at every level of our state government.

As a current Representative Town Meeting (RTM) member in Fairfield, I see how decisions being made in Hartford directly affect so many decisions we make at the town level. That’s why I’m so excited to support Michelle McCabe, who’s running for the State Senate seat in the 28th district, which includes Newtown.

I have known Michelle for years as a fellow mom. I have always been impressed by Michelle’s willingness to “walk the walk” when it comes to doing what’s right. Seeing her as a candidate this election season has only reinforced for me that she’s the right person to represent Newtown in Hartford.

Michelle is Director of the Center for Food Equity and Economic Development at the Council of Churches in Bridgeport. She has firsthand experience gathering people and resources from disparate groups to solve problems and help people.

As our State Senator, Michelle will be that kind of public servant on our behalf. We face difficult issues as a state right now, but Michelle is ready to get to work. She’ll bring her work experience to Hartford, where again, she will gather the stakeholders and work with her colleagues to find solutions that benefit us all.

Erin Lopez

Fairfield RTM, District 2

77 Patricia Circle, Fairfield         October 5, 2018