Letter to the editor: Whelan-Wuest looks to forge bond with ACSD voters

I do not come to this role with my mind set on solutions. I am open minded and humble about what I need to learn from prior work and others’ expertise.

I feel that Ellen has the skills and temperament to advocate for Cornwall on the board and to work with representatives of the other towns to reach equitable solutions for the stakeholders in this complicated process.

I am writing to express my support for Suzanne Buck on the ACSD Board. I have known Suzanne for a few years now, and currently serve with her on the ACSD Board.

I appreciate all the interest in the school board and those fellow community members who are willing to make the investment of time and deliberation for the benefit of all our students.

I am writing to urge others in joining me in voting for Ellen Whelan-Wuest in Cornwall, Ron Makleff in Middlebury, and Hilda Stone in Bridport for ACSD Board.

As community members who have endorsed Chris Kramer for ACSD Board, we are writing to provide a bit more context for our endorsements.

Especially as we’re emerging from the pandemic years, we need board members who can refocus on the most important priorities.

I’m voting for Jason Chance for the ACSD School Board on March 7th and I am writing to encourage you to vote for him too.

One candidate that really stands out for me is Ellen Whelan-Wuest from Cornwall.

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She is super smart, full of heart, and laser focused on making this a community where everyone can thrive.

I am running for the school board because our district is at a crossroads, and I bring a unique perspective and a willingness to listen critically and work together to meet the complex needs of our school community.

Gambling is extremely dangerous to the individual’s wellbeing. Like other addictions, some can do it in a responsible way and others cannot.

Clearly it is a tax that will hit middle- and lower-income people hardest. In addition, it will place an unfair burden on the local fuel dealers, mostly long-established family businesses.

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