To The Editor:

I am writing to support the candidacies of Michelle Embree Ku and Rob Blanchard. Michelle is running to represent Newtown in Connecticut’s 106th House of Representatives district. Rob is running for Connecticut’s 28th State Senate District, which includes all of Newtown, Easton and Fairfield, along with parts of Westport and Weston. Michelle’s 14 years of experience in local and state government and her deep connection to the people of Newtown make her uniquely qualified to represent us. Like Michelle, Rob Blanchard has already served at both the local and state level. Rob’s number one priority as a senator will be to reduce the cost of living in Connecticut. One way he’ll do this is by working to pass legislation that would increase the base amount the state contributes to each student's education, which has not changed since 2017. Through his experience with state and local level budgeting, Rob knows that a portion of the state surplus can be redirected to reducing property taxes by increasing the state contribution to education. This November, I’m voting for Michelle Embree Ku and Rob Blanchard. I hope that you’ll join me, whether you’re a Democrat, Republican, Independent, or unaffiliated.

Rob Polley

Sandy Hook