Bruce Walczak On Leadership
To the Editor:
I’m reaching out today not just as a candidate for Newtown First Selectman, but as someone who believes deeply in the power of fresh ideas, bold leadership and making it work for everyone’s greater good.
Throughout my corporate career, I’ve been a leader of new product development, turning ideas into tangible solutions that make a real difference. More recently, I launched an innovative food drive right here in Newtown, rethinking how we maximize donations to support families in need with dignity and creativity. I learned to sail recently because I believe it’s never too late to chart a new course.
As we approach this pivotal election, I urge you to consider casting your vote for me, a candidate who doesn’t just follow the status quo, but challenges it. I’ll listen to diverse voices and adapt quickly. Together we’ll anticipate tomorrow’s issues and reimagine what’s possible. We’ll evaluate new technologies, sustainability, and forward-thinking policies that prepare us for what’s next. This is how we’ll create opportunities for everyone, not just the few.
We’ve seen what happens when leadership stagnates. Newtown deserves better. We deserve a First Selectman who sees potential where others see problems. Someone who isn’t afraid to ask, “what if?” and then works tirelessly to turn that question into reality. Let’s vote for a future that’s not just different — but better. I’ll be the First Selectman who dares to think boldly and lead bravely.
I hope you will be with me and the Democratic team on election day, November 4.
Bruce Walczak
Newtown
Looks like someone is getting the politics 101 course and is leaning heavily on the “status quo” and “stagnation” talking points, the reality is that our current First Selectman is only completing his first term in office. Hardly the entrenched, decades-long politician Bruce suggests.
In fact, in just this one term, the current selectman has delivered meaningful progress — addressing core infrastructure, keeping budgets responsible, and ensuring that Newtown remains a strong and vibrant community. That’s not “stagnation.” That’s steady, thoughtful leadership in action.
If Bruce were truly ready for a challenge, he would have answered my July questions on how to would handle large-scale protests and rallies at the flagpole? Our current First Selectman put forward an option for positive change, and was met with shouting from the mob. What would Bruce do differently? And just how responsive and open to real change will he be when facing that same kind of pressure, or would it not matter when clearly Bruce wants to play the partisan line?