To the Editor,
I first met Fred Camillo through our son on the baseball field. Our son was pitching. Fred was umping. It was before he ran his first successful campaign for State Rep. I didn’t know much about Fred at that point, but what I did observe is that he encouraged the players, including my son, and brought a wonderful tone of good clean competition to the field. Over the season, we saw Fred more and more and my son started to look for him when he took the mound. They developed a friendship on the field. As a parent, I was thankful that an ump was taking it upon himself to encourage and educate and connect with the younger players.
Over the last ten years, I have watched Fred, humble and unassuming, and have admired the qualities he has that make for a wonderful leader, somewhat rare in today’s world. He is levelheaded and smart and connects with all of his constituents and he cares, not for political gain or ego, but because he honestly cares.
He cares about the town in which he grew up. He cares about the people who live here, friends he has known a lifetime as well as new friends he has made along the way. He cares about our environment and our animals and the safety of our children. He has worked tirelessly in Hartford to create and pass bills that highlight this commitment.
A few weeks ago, I had a meeting with Fred and a few constituents who had some concerns. I watched him listen intently and ask pointed questions and then find solutions that made good sense. Again, I was taken with his ability to connect, as well as his ability to find solutions.
Fred Camillo has my vote in November. I deeply value what he has to bring to the office and I hope you will join me in supporting Fred.
Icy Frantz
