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