Dear Editor,
As a long time resident of the 149th District, I have been closely watching the race between Rachel Khanna and her opponent, Tina, and the choice between the two candidates could not be more clear. Rachel Khanna has consistently delivered results for our community, while Tina’s campaign has offered little in the way of substantive solutions, often resorting to misleading rhetoric to attack Rachel’s record. To the contrary, here are few examples.
Taxes
Fact: Since taking office, Rachel has BROUGHT BACK NEARLY $100 MILLION IN STATE FUNDING TO OUR DISTRICT, which has been used for essential projects like school renovations, pedestrian safety improvements, and support for local nonprofits.
Fact: Rachel’s accomplishments go beyond just securing funding. She has HELPED PASS THE LARGEST TAX CUT IN CONNECTICUT’S HISTORY, reducing the burden on families across our district, and worked to ensure that our budget remains fiscally responsible by paying down pension liabilities and fully funding the state’s Rainy Day Fund.
Women’s Rights
Fact: Rachel has voted to IMPROVE ACCESS TO ABORTION PROVIDERS AND MAKING IT EASIER FOR WOMEN TO OBTAIN BIRTH CONTROL.
Fact: TINA STATES SHE IS OPPOSED TO PUBLIC ACT 22- 19 WHICH EXPANDS ABORTION PROVIDERS.
Child Welfare
Fact: Rachel supported THE AWARDING OF $70 MILLION FOR SCHOOL RECONSTRUCTION for Central Middle School (Greenwich) and Roxbury School (Stamford).
These are a VERY FEW selected examples of Rachel’s actions and results on our behalf. By contrast, Tina has yet to present a comprehensive vision for how she would address any of these issues. Rachel Khanna has shown time and again that she is dedicated to the well-being of our community and has the skills and knowledge to represent us effectively and will continue to do so in the future. The decision to vote for Rachel is clear.
Sincerely,
Keville Tomasso
