To the Editor:

It is my pleasure to support incumbent Chris Lyddy for reelection as Newtown’s state representative. During his first, very successful, term Chris has proven to be mature, responsible, and caring. He has represented Newtown well in Hartford. I am particularly impressed by his dedication to our entire community — from our seniors to our school children. Chris has worked hard to ensure that our children receive a quality education while also ensuring their health and safety while at school. Chris has been a well-rounded representative for Newtown, having also focused on public health, energy efficiency, and environmental issues. He is enthusiastic, responsive, and always available to his constituents, as evidenced by his local office hours and his attendance at seemingly every community event.

A listing of Chris’s many accomplishments and awards from his first term in Hartford may be found on his website, http://chrislyddy.com/index.html. His opponent’s voting record and public comments during his brief tenure as a member of the Legislative Council demonstrates interests and priorities that are quite different from Chris’s interests and priorities when it comes to supporting our children and our schools. Mr Ferguson’s voting record and comments are contained in the Legislative Couincil’s meeting minutes, which may be viewed at www.newtownct.gov/Public_Documents/NewtownCT_LegCouncilMin/.

Chris has earned reelection and my vote. I hope you will join me in supporting our community by voting for Chris Lyddy on November 2.

Joan F. Plouffe

9 Sturges Road, Newtown                                          October 13, 2010