To the Editor:

As the former first selectman of Newtown (November 2007–November 2009), I very enthusiastically endorse my good friend and colleague Mitch Bolinsky in his campaign to be our Republication state representative for Newtown’s 106th District.

I first met Mitch five years ago when he volunteered to be the chairman of the Republican Town Committee’s 2007 local election campaign. Utilizing his 25 years of marketing experience, Mitch organized and ran an excellent promotional advertising campaign for myself and Paul Mangiafico, as well as the rest of the Republican candidates. Mitch ran a very quiet, smooth and efficient campaign, so I knew everything was taken care of. This relieved Paul and I of a lot of pressure.

I firmly believe that Mitch’s personal attributes and accomplishments, as noted in their endorsements, especially his marketing skills as a negotiator, will make him an excellent candidate to represent Newtown in Hartford.

As we all know, the 2012 election will be extremely important to our state and country, so regardless of your party affiliation, do your duty as a citizen and vote.

Please join me in voting for Mitch Bolinsky on November 6.

Sincerely,

Joseph Borst

10 Beechwood Drive, Sandy Hook                               October 2, 2012