Letter To The Editor: Vote For Volpe

Letter to the editor from Chris Powell:

Oct. 27, 2020

To The Editor:

I am a 17-year-old who lives in the 134th district. I moved to this district in 2014, when Laura Devlin first ran for State Representative. Throughout her entire six years serving as the State Representative of the 134th district, Mrs. Devlin has communicated only two times with me and my family. I have sent countless emails regarding multiple pieces of legislation, but have received only one response. One response, during her six year tenure! The other time that Mrs. Devlin knocked on our door, when she first ran in 2014, she asked us for our vote, not our concerns! Mrs. Devlin did not explain her policies, nor did she share her vision for the State.

That is why, in this election for State Representative, I am supporting Carla Volpe. Mrs. Volpe is a Democrat who is also endorsed by both the Working Families and the Independent Parties. (This is the first time that the Independent Party has NOT endorsed Laura Devlin.) Mrs. Volpe has made me feel that she cares about me and the citizens of the 134th. She has done that by listening to my concerns and speaking with me about the issues that affect me and the 134th. Mrs. Volpe doesn’t care that I’m only in high school. She treats me like I am a constituent. She cares about what I think. We need someone who cares about us, who cares about their constituents, no matter their race, color, or age. She has the characteristics of a good leader: thoughtful, considerate and courageous. Whether you are planning on voting by mail, or voting in person on November 3rd, I strongly encourage you to vote for Carla Volpe to represent us in Hartford.

Chris Powell

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