To The Editor:

The ultimate test of a probate judge is how to balance the law with compassion for the people who come before the court. For more than 20 years, Patrick Walsh has represented fiduciaries, parents, children, and the infirmed in probate matters with dignity and passion at their most sensitive time. At one time or another, we all have matters in Probate Court and you will want someone with his fairness and sensitivity to resolve things.

His extensive probate law experience makes him uniquely qualified to be Judge of Probate, and it would be a position in which he would be honored to serve all of you in your hour of need.

The Ridgefield Republican Town Committee has endorsed the nomination of Patrick Walsh, and we ask the people of Newtown to vote for him to be probate judge on Republican Primary Day - August 9, 2016.

Alex Karsanidi

167 North Salem Road, Ridgefield     August 2, 2016