Election 2019

Election 2019: NewCanaanite.com Endorsement for First Selectman 

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First Selectman Kevin Moynihan in working hard and creatively to make good on major campaign promises has earned a second term in New Canaan’s highest elected office. The Republican incumbent has increased commuter parking downtown while avoiding an expensive full parking deck and has identified a town parcel in northwestern New Canaan where a cell tower could be located while a private property owner has done the same in the northeast, the latter a project that started before he took office. He’s overseen the installation of a natural gas line and wisely tapped one of New Canaan’s foremost youth sports and fundraising experts to help create a public-private partnership to support and sustain our prized athletic fields. His challenger, Democrat Craig Donovan, is a highly educated, articulate candidate with substantial management experience who has worked as an advisor to and trainer of government officials. In our interview and at last week’s debate, Donovan sketched out some good if inchoate ideas–for example, creation of a 2040 “vision” of New Canaan to help the town plan long-term.

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Letter: Kevin Moynihan for First Selectman

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Dear Editor,

I am writing to endorse for election on November 5th, our incumbent candidate for First Selectman, Kevin Moynihan. In his two years of service to our community, Kevin has brought as strong sense of business management ability to our town government.   He has been able to identify key issues of concern to our community, digging deep on the numbers related to parking, efficient management of town hall, and the much needed improvement of cell service to our suburban community. His background in law and management of a public company has allowed him to serve us with efficiency in our community. His experience in town government as an elected member of Town Council for four years adds invaluably to having Kevin continue as our first selectman.

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Letter: Kevin Moynihan for First Selectman 

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As an unaffiliated voter and a New Canaan resident for 27 years, I have supported many Democrats and Republicans in our town. It never matters to me which party they belong to. What matters most to me is the character of the person, a commitment to the job, and doing what’s best for this great town of ours. I have known Kevin Moynihan for over seven years now. He was one of the first leaders in town to embrace Grace Farms Foundation and understand the value of Grace Farms to the New Canaan community back in 2012—many years before it opened. Kevin supports open land, additional parking spaces, cell towers to improve coverage for all residents, a top-notch school system, and providing the best town service to our residents and guests. Kevin does this while keeping an eye on finances and minimizing waste. I know this, because I have been a colleague of Kevin’s on the Board of Finance for the past two years.  He doesn’t care about your political affiliation as long as you can help make New Canaan an even better town. I know. I was appointed by Kevin to be the first unaffiliated member of the Board of Finance in the history of New Canaan. When I go to the voting booth next month, I will be voting for both Republicans and Democrats, depending on who I believe is the best candidate for each position. For first selectman, that person is Kevin Moynihan. Michael Chen

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Letter: Re-Elect Moynihan-Williams

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Editor, New Canaanite,

We all love New Canaan and want to preserve its rich heritage and historical charm. We have worked hard to provide a top-ranked educational system, an abundance of organizations, activities and amenities for people of all ages. Continuing pressures from Hartford have placed us in a precarious situation. Efforts to remedy the financial distress have resulted in increased taxes making it even more difficult for businesses to expand. Companies, jobs and retirees have all left for more tax-friendly states.

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Letter: Kevin Moynihan for First Selectman

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Kevin Moynihan has done an excellent job in his two years as First Selectman. His record of accomplishments is outstanding. He has earned another two years at the helm. Kevin has made progress on the problems that have nagged the town for years. He has improved parking availability, made natural gas a reality, and progressed cell phone coverage. 

Kevin has attacked the sustainability of the town and low utilization of the town buildings.