Here is why I am interested in running for Alderman.
In September of 2006, Derby officially opened two soccer fields at beautiful Witek Park.
Many citizens were concerned that this park was destroying the wetlands.Part of the stipulation that allowed for the building of these fields stated that there would be no permanent structures built in order to prevent further disruption to the wetlands. I feel that the children using this park deserve better facilities, but we must obey the current law.
This is a strong interest of mine given its proximity to my house and the fact that my young son may play on these fields in the near future.
While I can’t change the past decision made at Witek Park, you can be sure that I will only support well-researched and well thought out proposals that will have a positive impact on our community and our children.
In the future, if there are certain stipulations that prevent the proper development of proposed projects, then I feel that we should not make concessions that would negatively impact our community.
Preserving our environment and supporting our children are two of my top interests that I will pursue if elected to the Board of Aldermen for Ward One.
The writer is a Republican seeing election to the Board of Aldermen in the First Ward.
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