Pat and Will for Newtown About Will Rodgers

William F.L. Rodgers
Professional Attorney and founding owner of Sugarbrook Law Center Colonel, United States Marine Corps Reserve (Operation Iraqi Freedom 8/06-3/07) Public Service Chairman, Newtown Legislative Council Chairman, Ordinance Committee, 1998-2003 Member, Ad Hoc Elderly Tax Relief Committee, 1999-2000 Chairman, Hattertown Historic District Commission, 1993-1997 Chairman, Middle Gate School Site-Based Management Council, 1995-1997 Member, Republican Town Committee Trustee, Newtown Historical Society, 1997-2001 Education B. A. and A.M., University of Pennsylvania (political Science/Public Policy) J. D., Boston University
	Will is married to Moira whith whom they have their daughter, Amelia who attended Newtown schools. They have lived in Newtown for sixteen years.
	I have elected to run for Selectman, instead of returning to the Legislative Council, which I have chaired for six years and served on for twelve, for three reasons. First, I desire to continue volunteering. From my days as an Eagle Scout right through my recent tour in Iraq as a Marine, civic duty has been a large part of my life. I do desire, however, to do so in a role that requires less time than my present position as Chair of the Legislative Council does. Second, it makes sense to serve in a capacity where one can contribute the most. I believe my experience on the Legislative Council, as a member for twelve years and Chair for the last six, allowed me to accumulate enough knowledge of the workings of town government and the interaction among boards to contribute as a Selectman from day one, with no need for a "learning curve" or on the job training. Finally and perhaps most importantly, I am excited to have the chance to run with Pat Llodra and support her as First Selectman. I have worked with Pat for years on the Council and respect her greatly. We communicate efficiently and complement each other's skill sets. As a team I am confident we can do great things for Newtown. In the months from Memorial Day to Election Day, I hope you will listen to our plans and goals for Newtown, and, if you like what you hear, give us your support at the polls.

William F.L. Rodgers