POSITIONS

We stand for carefully considered choices aligned with the community vision, based on our ability to pay.

• Fiscal responsibility - Carefully manage our fiscal future; prioritize needs aligned with a long-term plan and vision; control spending and get more for every dollar through increased use of technology, cooperation and collaboration by both town and school agencies. Improve the annual process for budget development and capital improvement planning so that resource allocation is justified and aligned with established priorities.




• Long-range Planning - Use effective data collection and analysis processes to identify and plan for municipal and educational needs for the next decade. Collaborate with town and school agencies to update and refine existing plans and incorporate this information into a long-range vision for Newtown.




• Quality of Life - Protect, preserve and develop our village neighborhoods. Support the plan for development that respects the character and uniqueness of these neighborhoods. Be mindful of the needs of our senior citizens. Continue to invest in open space and the creation of linked greenways that provide aesthetic value and recreation. Promote and support development of parks and fields that provide family-friendly opportunities for recreation and social contact.







Fairfield Hills - Review and update the Master Plan for Fairfield Hills to guide and focus future development. Ensure that this plan aligns with town-wide priorities; is integrated into the long-range vision and plan of development; and is implemented within the constraints of fiscal realities.






• Education - Support quality education so that all students receive a challenging curriculum, gain essential knowledge, and develop the skills necessary to achieve their full potential. We strongly encourage innovative, cost-effective approaches in order to achieve this goal.