I have lived in New Canaan for 30 years and have been an active member of the Republican Party throughout that time. I served as Treasurer of the New Canaan Republican Town Committee for two years and have supported our local Republican efforts, both financially and personally, for nearly three decades.
This year’s Republican Caucus, however, has left me deeply concerned. The process and the actions that followed have not reflected the transparency and fairness that our community deserves. As a result, I cannot support the current Town Council Republican slate.
Specifically, I was disappointed to see efforts to discredit a legally confirmed Republican petitioning candidate, Kim Norton, whose candidacy has been validated by both the Connecticut Secretary of the State and New Canaan’s Town Clerk. Attempts to undermine a confirmed candidate raise serious questions about fairness, judgment, and respect for the electoral process.
Additionally, it is troubling to see claims that I believe are inaccurate made by a candidate about professional experience. Thirty years of investment banking expertise is simply not the same as working in the IT department at a bank. In my opinion, this is a stretch too far. Truthfulness and transparency are essential qualities for anyone seeking to serve in public office, and voters should be able to rely on candidates’ statements about their qualifications.
Over the years, I have found incumbent Kim Norton to be fair, impartial, and diligent in her service on the Town Council. Her preparation and attendance are consistently praised by the chair, and her decisions reflect careful consideration of what best serves New Canaan. She has shown independence from political pressures and bases her support for appointments and initiatives on professional qualifications and ethical standards, as required by Connecticut’s municipal regulations.
This commitment to best practices and good governance stands in contrast to the behavior of some others seeking re-election, whose decisions too often appear to be influenced by personal or political considerations rather than the town’s interests.
For these reasons, my family and I are proud to support Kim Norton for Town Council.Warm regards,
Roy A Abramowitz
