To the Editor:

Mitch Bolinsky is running for state representative for the 106th District, which is most of Newtown. Mitch is currently a member of the Legislative Council and has voted for the policies that have kept Newtown in excellent financial health.

Mitch would like to bring that same experience to Hartford. It is sad to see what is happening at the state level. Connecticut is lagging behind the rest of the country in recovering from these difficult economic times. The Malloy administration and the Democrats had the audacity to talk about opening a line of credit to meet operational expenses — this after boasting about a balanced budget! The result: a downgrade of Connecticut by the credit agencies. Should we continue down this path and send another Democrat to Hartford to continue to tow the party line? I think not.

It’s time for new leadership and a new direction. Send an experienced, fiscal conservative to Hartford. Vote for Mitch Bolinsky on November 6 for state representative in the 106th District.

Richard M. Giannettino

18 Chestnut Hill Road, Sandy Hook                       October 16, 2012