heartfelt endorsements from amazing westporters

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“My faith in our elected officials was restored when Danielle and her team made clear that they would not back down from advocating for people (with special needs) like my daughter. The P&Z adopted the text amendment permitting affordable housing for adults with special needs in a split vote and Danielle defended it to RTM. Westport families shouldn't have to send our children with special needs off to Stamford or Orange. Danielle, Michael & Neil represent exactly the type of P&Z Commissioners we need - creative, thoughtful, caring, responsive and willing to fight for those who can't fight for themselves…They have my vote and they deserve yours.” – Lori Leskin, 30 year resident of Westport, mom of a daughter with special needs

“Finally, we have a P&Z incentivizing sustainability and planning for climate change! Whether it was eliminating red tape for the Wakeman Town Farm and Community Garden to create new greenways and preserve open space, incorporating sustainability into our regulations or confronting our drainage issues, this team has totally changed the tone at P&Z regarding environmental issues. Stop the gaslighting – these are the ONLY green candidates in the race!” – Nicole Gerber, WTF and past president, AWARE

“This team’s attitude has made ALL the difference downtown. If you want to continue to see a vibrant downtown then vote for all three of these excellent candidates.” - David Waldman, co-developer of Bedford Square & Church Lane

“There are new sidewalks and crosswalks linking all of downtown. Our neighborhood, our friends and our community have this P&Z team to thank. Opposition to the sidewalks at the P&Z hearing was LOUD and some of it came from other commissioners…this team made sidewalks and pedestrian safety happen!!” – Julie Endich, mom of 2, Juniper Lane resident

“As the restaurants and other small businesses in Westport faced uncertain futures and potential permanent closures at the start of the pandemic, the P&Z Commission got to work helping local business owners find creative but safe ways to continue operation and serve the community…the approach of the commission was both pro-business and pro-Westport…I do not know how we would have made it through this without their help.” Scott Beck, co-owner The Little Barn

“Westport has tremendous drainage issues. Intense storms are causing our homes to flood. This team is dedicating the volunteer hours necessary to properly research the issues involved and find solutions that will benefit all of us.” – Valerie Seiling Jacobs, longtime member of Save Westport Now