To the Editor:

For the first time in my life, I’m putting a politician’s sign in my front yard. In a country that has become so bipartisan, it is wonderful to know that our town is represented by a man who will shake hands across the aisle to work [with] members from the other party to do what is best for Newtown, as well as the rest of our state. As an independent voter who votes for the best person, whatever their affiliation, I am proud to endorse Mitch Bolinsky for our State Representative in Hartford.

When our school’s budget was going to be cut by five million dollars by Governor Malloy, Mitch worked with Democrats to defeat it. When tragedy stuck our town, Mitch voted to bring commonsense gun laws to our state.

Bolinsky has also been a staple in our community’s events. I organize the Newtown Holiday Decorating Contest, and not only did Bolinsky spend 4½ hours of his free time on a bumpy school bus as a judge, he also helped finance the barn stars given to the winners — one of the select few to be both a sponsor and a judge.

We have many issues, such as road tolls, coming up. How many of you are aware that there were plans for not only tolling the interstates, but also Routes 7, 6, and 25? Route 34 wouldn’t be far behind, and many of us would have fees going right onto our E-ZPass almost as soon as we leave our driveways. Don’t have an E-ZPass? You’ll be billed at a higher rate. Mitch is a known fighter against these tolls.

I urge you to vote for Mitch Bolinsky, so he can continue to represent what is in Newtown’s best interests.

Lois Barber

33 Zoar Road, Sandy Hook         September 24, 2018