To the Editor:

I have lived in Newtown for the last seven years.  I have children in the schools and take an active interest in community affairs. We live in challenging times, and Newtown has many spending opportunities to improve both the schools and our town in general. These competing needs require an experienced leader for the Board of Finance so that our town can meet as many needs as possible.

 John Kortze has served the public needs as chairman of the Board of Finance for the last eight years.  He brings strong financial expertise, a conservative approach to debt, and a collaborative approach to accomplishing the priority projects in town.  These are the characteristics that we need to keep in place to further the interests of all citizens in Newtown.  I heartily endorse John’s reelection as chairman of the Board of Finance.

Mimi Beardsley

9 Fox Hollow Lane, Sandy Hook                                                                     October 25, 2009