Letter: Eastwood Outlines 53rd District Candidacy

To the Editor:

My name is Susan Eastwood and I’m running to be your state representative.

I believe that we deserve an experienced and effective advocate in Hartford who will fight for the
right solutions for our communities. I believe that every young person in our
communities deserves access to a great public education, including an affordable post-secondary
education that provides the tools and skills necessary for a successful career.

I believe that everyone in our communities deserves to earn a fair wage, to have the
opportunity to start and maintain a small business, to have access to quality and
affordable healthcare, to live in a clean and sustainable environment, and to enjoy an
affordable retirement. I believe that these goals are achievable.

I have dedicated my life to public service. Throughout my career, I have worked
tirelessly to protect families and their quality of life. I served as a Peace Corps volunteer
in Sierra Leone, working with rural rice farmers.

I’ve worked for 25 years in Connecticut as an advocate for victims of domestic violence, and serve on the Permanent Commission on the Status of Women.

I have fought to promote clean water and clean energy and to pass legislation to remove toxins from children’s products. I’ve worked to preserve open space and support farming in our region. I’m a member of the Ashford Board of Finance and the chair of the Ashford Clean Energy Task Force, and I’ve served on the Ashford Planning and Zoning Commission.

My top priority will be to work for you. I’ll fight for our towns and champion legislation
that offers the Right Solutions for all of us here in the 53rd District – that improves
services, promotes clean and sustainable agriculture and business opportunities, supports
good-paying jobs, and that will revitalize our local and regional economy while
preserving our rural character.

I’m the Democratic candidate for state representative in the 53rd District and I am proud
to have earned the endorsement of the Working Families Party, CT Education
Association, American Federation of Teachers CT, Association of Retired Teachers CT,
League of Conservation Voters, AFL-CIO, SEIU CT, A&R, CEUI, UAW, AFSCME, CT
State Building Trades, CT Police & Fire Union, UConn-AAUP, CT-PACE (National
Association of Social Workers), NARAL Pro-Choice CT, CT NOW, Planned
Parenthood, and the Connecticut Citizen Action Group.

I ask for your vote on Nov. 8.

Susan Eastwood
Ashford

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