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Letter: A Fellow Commuter Supports Nick Williams for Selectman
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Dear Mr. Dinan,
As a fellow commuter and father of three schoolchildren who attend our highly ranked public schools, I write in support of Nick Williams for re-election as selectman of our town. Nick is a former chairman of our Board of Education who championed academic excellence in our schools throughout his tenure. He also introduced the concept of televised public meetings in New Canaan – perhaps the most important act promoting public transparency in town history. As a commuter—the only commuter running for office at any level in town government—Nick and his fellow selectmen authorized the creation of a separate Parking Fund to support necessary maintenance and upgrades to our parking facilities. So far that fund has generated nearly $1 million that have been used to pave and rehabilitate our existing lots, install electronic parking meters, and permit the use of smartphone apps.