To the Editor:

Election time is challenging. We hear so many differing opinions and ideas, plans and promises. Each candidate exhibits their own personality and style. Last week’s debate proved to be an excellent forum to get to know the candidates for first selectman, and what they stand for. Pizza and Politics was outstanding.

Of utmost importance to me is character and integrity. That is why I am voting for Sara Frampton for town clerk. Of course she has the right credentials for the job. Sara earned her BA in political science, and her master’s in elementary education from Sacred Heart University. She is a bright, successful young woman who brings with her the advanced skills necessary in today’s “high tech” world. She is the go-to person when it comes to computers and technology, and she will use her expertise to benefit the office of the town clerk.

But, most readers probably already know Sara from her involvement in the community. Whether it was volunteering her time to teach religious education at St Rose or spending time at local nursing homes or soup kitchens, Sara was there. She has spent several years serving our town on its Board of Ethics. Sara demonstrates the character and the integrity that I demand to represent me and my town, and the skills and expertise to fill the position of town clerk expertly. She will translate all of her organizational, analytical, and technological skills to efficiently and effectively be our town’s guardian of the public records. And she will do it with her usual grace and ease.

Please join me in voting for Sara on November 3rd.

Jackie zVon

4 Rockywood Drive, Sandy Hook                               October 27, 2009