"Where there is no vision, the people perish."
The biblical phrase invites interpretation, but its civic truth is clear: a government without vision is a government headed for failure.
Mayor Giannattasio has refused to debate Mayor Rich Smith or share any meaningful plan for Milford’s future. Republican aldermen broke with decades of bipartisan tradition by voting no on allowing Aldermanic candidate Toni Lombardi to fill the vacant Second District seat—without explanation. Republican Board of Education candidates declined to attend the PTA forum, leaving parents and voters wondering: What is their vision for Milford’s schools?
This isn’t leadership. It’s a page torn from the national playbook: distract, delay, deny.
Plastering the city with misleading signs that blame the other side won’t cut it. Neither will ribbon-cutting photo ops, tambourine-shaking appearances, or ducking hard questions.
Milford deserves better. It deserves leaders with ideas, courage, and a willingness to engage.
Rich Smith has spent months meeting residents where they are—in their homes, schools, and community forums. He’s answered tough questions. He’s asked for a debate. He’s been met with silence.
Milford has a proud tradition of independent thinking. Whether your family has roots here going back generations or you’ve just arrived, you know when someone’s dodging the issues—and you won’t stand for it.
Democracy dies in silence.
Don’t let it happen here. Demand better.
Charles Montalbano
30 Revere Pl
Milford, Ct 06460
203-258-5038
