Letter To The Editor: Carla Volpe Is The Person We Need To Elect

Press release from Connor Downs:

October 29 2020

The Sensible Choice

What are some of the hallmarks of a good representative and leader? Considerate,
empathetic, and caring are fine qualities to hope for and expect. If Trumbull wants our
representative from the 134th District to vote with these ideals in mind, then there is only one
candidate we can vote for and that is Carla Volpe.

Carla is someone who will support family leave, a higher minimum wage, and measures
that support the Black Lives Matter movement.

A representative that supports family leave is considerate and practical. Taking time off
to care for a newborn child is something that all parents worry about, regardless of their
employer or financial situation. Bills passed in Connecticut offer a cost-free solution to taxpayers
by setting aside some of the taxpayer’s money for when this need arises. This is a win for
business and families.

An empathetic representative supports an increase in the minimum wage. Carla
understands that some people don’t have access to the same education and employment
opportunities but should still be able to make a living. Connecticut recently changed the
minimum wage to $15 spaced out over a few years and linked it to inflation.

Finally, a caring representative supports the Black Lives Matter movement and votes for
protections against police violence. Our representative should understand that Blacks have
been disproportionately affected by police brutality and racism in every state including
Connecticut. Voting for measures that support investigating police shootings and police training
on racial issues is a part of that.

The representative who will vote yes on these issues and others to come is Carla Volpe.
Carla is a teacher in Connecticut who firmly believes in funding education. She is a lifelong
Trumbull and Fairfield resident involved in her community. A Democrat, endorsed by the
Independent party, who believes in a better Connecticut economy with less income tax and
more tourism, is a candidate we can rally around. Above all, Carla is the person we need to
elect if we want our representative to be considerate, empathetic, and caring.

Connor Downs

This press release was produced by Connor Downs. The views expressed here are the author’s own.