Candidate for North Canaan Town First Selectman in 2025 Connecticut General Election.
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Get StartedExcessive speed and erratic vehicle operations within the town limits and in our small neighborhoods will be curtailed through increased enforcement, including the possibility of implementing certain speed control mechanisms such as speed bumps/tables in areas that are deemed sensitive and high risk. Learn more
A full review of the current Resident Trooper contract and program will be performed in a timely manner; recommendations and changes to the status quo will be discussed at various levels to ensure that North Canaan is truly receiving a return on investment that is both tangible and equitable. Learn more
Partnerships with local law enforcement personnel will be reinvigorated and restructured to ensure that crime, reckless driving, and drug trafficking are eradicated from our neighborhoods. Learn more
Ensure that the local farming community receives the support and stability necessary to sustain operations for generations to come. Learn more
Create a North Canaan Business Circle and Friends of Main Street, collaborating with all stakeholders to champion initiatives that allow North Canaan businesses to operate and succeed in a town that understands and appreciates their placement and purpose. Learn more
Revitalize local green spaces and create a draw that makes North Canaan a true destination for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Learn more
Ensure that all town properties are mowed, trimmed, and esthetically maintained on a weekly and as-needed basis to ensure that our town’s image remains bucolic and eye-catching. Learn more
Work with local arborists and environmentalists to ensure that North Canaan’s open spaces remain vibrant, inviting, and healthy for generations to come. Learn more
Install lighting at Lawrence Field and the Steve Blass Field as mechanism to draw twilight events. Learn more
Broadband internet connectivity should be made accessible to all commercial and residential properties throughout the town. Learn more
Increased placement and usage of high visibility LED pedestrian lights and signage. Learn more
Identify areas for improvement, eliminate operational waste, and implement processes that ensure greater efficiencies; audit and critique current budgeting practices; identify and eliminate financial waste. Learn more
Hire a Grant Coordinator that focuses intently on bringing critical state and federal financial opportunities to North Canaan; the coordinator's compensation will be determined on the percentage of success in obtaining such grants. Learn more
Review and create a strategic plan for the maintenance and reliability of North Canaan’s roads. Learn more
Create policies and implement operational controls that allow for more sensible strategies, long-term budgeting, and capital planning. Learn more
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