To the Editor:

This letter is in support of Tony Scott’s run for State Representative of the 112th district to fill the seat recently vacated by JP Sredzinksi.

Tony Scott is determined to preserve our town and defend the rights of our town to make decisions of how we want to grow and develop Monroe.

There is Local Control legislation in Hartford that Democrats have proposed wanting to take away locally elected Planning & Zoning officials decision making and having Hartford make decisions in Monroe/Newtown. This legislation includes mandates that would increase our population density by requiring housing options in Monroe that are not currently allowed, causing stress on our infrastructure including the Monroe school system, which is already struggling with large class sizes and budget deficits.

Many residents of Monroe moved here for its New England charm and suburban-rural character. If Monroe loses the ability to control growth and development, the character of Monroe will change in a way that is not in alignment with its our goals and vision.

Regionalizing education and creating a state wide property tax are initiatives that he does not support as those could change Monroe in ways that is yet to be understood.

Tony Scott is willing and prepared to fight for solutions to our local zoning issues by advocating in Hartford while keeping the residents and future of Monroe and Newtown in mind.

Please help the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission continue to improve & modify regulations that make Monroe a desirable town for developers, residents and businesses to live, raise families and conduct business by voting for Tony Scott in the special election on April 13.

Sincerely,

Ryan Condon, P&Z Secretary

9 Stable Ridge Road, Monroe

with Michael O’Reilly, P&Z Chairman

Bruno Maini, P&Z Vice Chairman

Robert Westlund, P&Z Commissioner

Nicole Lupo, P&Z Alternate