Working side-by-side with Penny Young for eight years I have long admired her dignity, deep expertise, and the vast institutional experience she has brought to the Town Council. Penny co-chaired the Building Evaluation and Use Committee, which in 2017 produced a comprehensive study of the uses, physical condition and future capital needs of over 50 Town buildings. She also spearheaded the development of the Lapham Community Center. These were just two of her many major accomplishments for New Canaan.
Penny is part of a slate of four remarkably capable (and compatible) candidates endorsed by the New Canaan Republican Town Committee. The other three also offer compelling skill sets.
Scott Gress is a business executive with extensive experience on Town bodies including the Board of Education, the Waveny Park Conservancy, and most recently as Chairman of the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Pavla Levin has deep financial and tech expertise and has served the Town in key roles including on the Utilities Commission, the Board of Assessment Appeals, the affordable housing advocacy group CT 169 Strong, and the Republican Town Committee.
Arvind Bajaj has had a 30-plus year career in real estate finance. He coached many local youth sports teams, has served on the New Canaan Ethics Board, as Town Constable, and on the RTC.
I’m proud to endorse Penny, Scott, Pavla and Arvind. May their service on the Town Council be as rewarding as I have found it to be.
Tom Butterworth