Letter to the Editor: Mike Rea for Westport Board of Finance

Letter to the Editor:

With our local elections fast approaching, I want to take this opportunity to enthusiastically endorse the re-election of Mike Rea to the Westport Board of Finance.

What are the most important criteria that I choose to consider? Experience. Local roots. Significant real world experience. A good heart.

Mike Rea has been a long time political leader of our community and every resident is better for it. For every board that he has served, for every charity he has volunteered for and for every community activity he has led where all of us have stood to benefit, Mike Rea has proven to me that he has considerable experience in serving our town’s most important fiscal needs at this time. Mike’s current tenure on the Board of Finance is highlighted by tight control of annual mill rate increases. That translates into economic benefit for all of us.

Mike was raised in Westport. He and his remarkable wife Carla chose Westport as their home. They raised their kids in Westport, educated them in Westport schools and continue, to this day, to give back to our community every day and in so many ways.

Mike’s other job, when he is not serving the community’s interests, is to work in a significant position for a large multi-national corporation directing their real estate and facilities requirements on a global basis. This work has allowed Mike to develop significant real world experience, which continues to positively impact his efforts on behalf of the entire Westport community.

I know Mike. I like Mike. You all should vote for Mike because he is fair, intelligent, highly experienced and always present and available. You should vote for Mike because he has a good heart and he shares your most important issues and concerns.

Please vote to re-elect Mike Rea to Westport’s Board of Finance.

Very truly yours,

William A. Wexler