Letters: Lundeen Is 'Best Choice to Lead Darien'

Lundeen is most capable and qualified candidate

To the Editor:

For just a minute, forget that you consider yourself a Republican or a Democrat. Forget all of the noise in Hartford and Washington that divides us. Focus on the issues facing our town; issues that can’t be placed into red or blue, Republican or Democrat boxes. These are issues about our quality of life.

We are so fortunate to live in a town with incredible schools, gorgeous parks and beaches, and wonderful shops and restaurants. When it comes to a first selectman, we need the most capable and qualified person we can find. Someone who will work tirelessly to continue improving our quality of life. That person is John Lundeen.

John’s background is truly impressive. With a master's degree in public policy from Harvard, work as a budget analyst for the White House under both Reagan and Carter, and a long career on Wall Street, John has the experience, skills, knowledge and judgment to best lead Darien. And with his extensive community involvement, it’s easy to see how much he really cares about this town.

On Nov. 8, I won’t be thinking red versus blue, I’ll be voting for John Lundeen because he’s the best choice to lead Darien.

Shawn St. Jean
14 Mansfield Ave.

Responsible planning vs. indecision and inaction

To the Editor:

The current administration claims to have addressed the needs for a new senior center. 

In fact, solutions for a new senior center have been discussed for more than 12 years, and the current ‘shuffle’ proposal to put the Board of Education offices in 35 Leroy Avenue is wildly expensive, particularly when our own Planning and Zoning has determined that housing — particularly senior housing — is the best use for this site.

John Lundeen and his team of David Bayne and Vickie Riccardo support profitable, tax-producing use of the property at 35 Leroy for senior housing instead of a costly senior center.

They support creating a new modular senior center at the current site for less than half the cost being proposed.

They support creation of a Flood and Erosion Control Board as an effective resource for necessary flood control planning. 

It’s our choice — responsible planning or indecision and inaction. Vote for the Lundeen ticket on Nov. 8.

Sheila Pistone

51 Camp Ave