An open letter to Representative Hector Arzeno and Representative Steven Meskers,
Gentlemen, I wanted to let you know that your support of the Friends of the Wallace Senior Center was very much appreciated during our recent Giving Week activities. I thoroughly enjoyed getting to know you which has deepened my respect for you both. While we may differ on how to approach some political issues there is no doubt that we agree completely on our love of our Town.
There is a special session coming up in Hartford on housing starting November 12, and I am seeking your pledge to be a voice of reason against those in your party who have nothing but distain for Greenwich and whose policies will forever change the face and character of our Town and so many others across our State. We appreciate but need more than just your vote against these bills, we need you to stand up and speak out loudly in Hartford.
Why do people like to visit and vacation or even just go for dinner or a day trip to different communities – to enjoy what is special and unique about them.
The policies that Hartford wants to jam down our throats will take that away from us and future generations and will also have a negative financial impact on tourism throughout Connecticut.
Planning and Zoning decisions should be left to individual communities not imposed on us by the State.
This is an important opportunity for you to leave a lasting legacy to keeping both Greenwich and Connecticut a place where people love to live and visit.
Please demonstrate your leadership, courage and conviction by standing up and speaking out with Representative Tina Courpas and Senator Ryan Fazio in a bipartisan stance against this irreparable destruction to our Town and State.
Friends and neighbors, we each have the opportunity to make our bipartisan voices of opposition heard to these attempts from Hartford to eliminate home rule too; by writing to our legislators and committee representatives and by presenting email and verbal (via Zoom or in person) statements/testimony as well.
Be bold, encourage your family, friends and coworkers not just in Greenwich, but across the State to share their opposition as well.
Sincerely, Adele Rota
The author is Co-Chair of the Friends of the Wallace Senior Center but the views and opinions in this letter are strictly her own.
