Endorses Embree Ku
To The Editor:
I despise partisan politics and political labels. That’s why I never joined a political party. Ironic that the Newtown DTC’s internal party politics compelled my wife and I to register as Democrats. We temporarily registered as Dems because we strongly believe Michelle Embree Ku will best represent Newtown, and we’ll do everything we can to ensure she secures the DTC nomination and wins in November, starting with the 6/26 DTC caucus.
Conservation is a top issue for Newtowners, regardless of party affiliation, including the permanent protection of the pristine open space at 6 Commerce Rd. and the sensitive sanctuaries it protects. It took many years of intense effort, but thanks in large part to Michelle, we did it. Michelle asked many tough questions. Michelle visited and walked the property, repeatedly. Michelle spent many hours on research and analysis and speaking with residents and attending meetings. Michelle showed up … as always!
I lost count of how many hours and meetings it took but I do know that Brandon Moore was totally absent. He never called with questions. He never attended meetings or educational hikes, or BOS, LC or State Legislative hearings … not one. Hell, even Mitch Bolinsky publicly opposed Jeff Capeci at BOS meetings (albeit late in the game, after we won, when it would have been political suicide not to do so).
Michelle always shows up. Conservation-minded or not, most of today’s Republicans won’t cross party lines for Michelle in November. Many unaffiliated voters (the largest group) will choose her. But if the choice were Brandon or Mitch, conservation-minded voters might just choose the guy who showed up to protect one of Newtown’s most special properties, over the political hopeful who just talks a good game. Talk is cheap and Michelle’s actions speak much louder than Brandon’s words or political motivations.
Dave Ackert
Sandy Hook
Hey Dave – everyone has a right to their opinion – mine is that the role of State Rep has evolved in the past few years and needs to be filled by someone who is not only concerned with Newtown’s local issues like open space, (and to be fair most of us “civilians” didn’t attend meetings about 6 commerce – doesn’t mean we are “anti open space”.) and being a conduit for State Funding ( tho it’s interesting Brandon was the first we ever heard call out Mitch for not getting Newtown our fair share of state funds) the 2026 version of a State Rep needs to do more than this. If elected, Brandon Moore will be working with local officials like Michelle Ku,(and the many others who have endorsed his campaign in Newtown, on Newtown specific issues) but equally important, he will be the defense we need against Fed action that threatens our way of life like the Fed action to strip women of their rights, or the lack of Fed action on things like AI regulation. Brandon will be the advocate for children’s mental health resources, and so much more. He has repeated these priorities in public forums and I hope those who are voting will take a moment to do their research. In Hartford, Brandon will work with the like minded next generation of State Reps that have this same mindset. They are not only taking care of their constituents at home they are taking action to preserve our way of life in Ct and creating blueprints for other states to follow. My opinion- Brandon’s priorities and values are exactly what Newtown and Connecticut need in this moment.