Legislative Council Candidate:

Why I Am Running

To the Editor:

It is with great honor that I accept the nomination of the Newtown Democratic Party to run for the Legislative Council for District 2. I am a lifelong resident of Main Street, Newtown, and a graduate of Newtown High School. Throughout my life, I have served Newtown in many ways: I volunteered as a Hook and Ladder fireman for 17 years, stood as a past member and chairman of the Newtown Board of Fire Commissioners, and I am currently serving as Newtown’s representative on the Board of Directors of Housatonic Regional Transit (HART). Additionally, for many years I have been actively involved in community service conducted through my longtime membership in the Newtown Rotary Club.

Aside from my public service, many of you know me on a more personal level because I have served your family — and in many cases multiple generations of families — in my position as funeral director of the Honan Funeral Home. I pledge to serve on the Legislative Council in the same dignified, courteous manner that I conduct my business. I will be attentive and responsive to all the people of Newtown — whether you have children in our schools or are a retired senior citizen, whether you have lived in town for years or you’re just finding a new place to call home. I understand that serving on the Legislative Council takes much more than attending the twice monthly meetings — it involves working with all members of the council no matter what political party, to build consensus on the many issues Newtown faces today. I look forward to the opportunity to serve Newtown in this manner.

Sincerely,

Daniel T. Honan

60A Main Street, Newtown                                  September 14, 2011