Gottmeier Promoted To Major

By KAAREN VALENTA

Published: Nov 05, 2004 12:00 am

The US Army has announced the promotion of William C. Gottmeier to the rank of major. Major Gottmeier is a 1989 graduate of Newtown High School and the son of Lt Col (Ret) and Mrs R.P. Bottmeier of Sandy Hook.

Major Gottmeier graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1994 with a degree in environmental science. Currently he is assigned to the 3/306th Infantry Regiment as the active Army team chief for training in support of the 48th Brigade, Mechanized Infantry of the George Army National Guard.

His military decorations and awards include the Meritorious Service Medal with oak leaf cluster, Army Commendation Medal, Army Achievement Medal with two oak leaf clusters, and Armed Forces Service Ribbon.

In addition, he has been awarded the Ranger Tab, Senior Parachutist Wings, Air Assault Badge, Expert Infantry Badge, and the National Infantry Association Centurion Medal. His foreign decorations include the Federal Republic of Germanyâs Parachute Wings and the Soldierâs Gold Medal.

Major Gottmeier, his wife Heather, and their two children live in Dahlonega, Ga.

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The voters certainly spoke — and I respect the outcome — but let’s not forget that a “majority” doesn’t mean everyone agreed. Many of us are deeply concerned about the rising cost of living here. Supporting schools and services is important, but so is ensuring that residents can afford to stay in the town they love. We all want Newtown to be a great place to live, but lately, it’s starting to feel less like “Nicer in Newtown” and more like “More Expensive in Newtown.” That’s not sustainable, and it’s not a criticism of the town itself — it’s a call for responsible budgeting and long-term planning that doesn’t rely on tax increases year after year. I hope future decisions will reflect not just the desire to maintain services, but also the need to ease the financial burden on residents.

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I appreciate the passion behind this message, and I absolutely understand the desire to invest in our town. That said, I voted no — not because I don't care about Newtown, but because I do. Fiscal responsibility is not about ignoring problems, it’s about making sure we address them in a sustainable and transparent way. It’s frustrating to feel like every year there’s a new “urgent” reason to raise taxes, with little serious effort to curb spending or prioritize needs. I worry this just sets the stage for another round of increases next year. That doesn't mean I’m against education, safety, or our town’s future — it means I believe in accountability and in asking tough questions about how our money is managed. Voting no wasn't a rejection of Newtown — it was a call for more thoughtful, balanced leadership. I hope future conversations can include all perspectives, not just those willing to write a bigger check.

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The voters spoke, loud and clear that they support our schools and municipal services. The majority vote was a mandate to keep delivering well rated education services and keep it" Nicer in Newtown."

Great effort by the those who attended to shine a light on the attacks on Democracy. Thanks for the article so all can understand whats happening.

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Thank you LeReine, for speaking out about this. The list of public servants who are unfairly targeted for abuse just for doing their jobs has been growing. It is a testament to the power of propaganda that otherwise good and well-meaning people can get so emotional as to act out in this way.

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