Saturday, October 13, 2007

Dickinson for Mayor in Wallingford

I love Wallingford. It is a community that its citizens are proud of. It is a town that many people want to move to because of its strong school system, low taxes, low electric rates, close location to both Hartford and New Haven, many stores and businesses. It is a community where we have seen a steady course continue through the administration of Mayor Bill Dickinson. The Mayor who has been in office for many years now has led Wallingford by example always putting the town's needs first over self glorification and personal gain. That is not say he is without his critics which are many. However, I believe that the majority of Wallingford voters wish for him to return for another two year term. I do not believe either of the other two candidates running for Mayor (Democrat and Independent) have the drive, knowledge or ability to lead Wallingford for the next two years. It is apparent to me that they are running weak campaigns and dwell on the Wooding property issue alone. There is little new thought or ideas being presented by both. This election a vote for Mayor Bill Dickinson and the Republican candidates for Town Council and Board of Education will continue the path of progress for our great town, Wallingford.

1 comment:

Anonymous said...

Bob,
I agree Dickinson had been a good mayor. But 22 years has bred complacency. We need new ideas, and someone who can bring us at least into the late 20th century, if not the 21st. Bill should retire, with thanks for a job well done, and step aside for some new blood. We can name his Taj Mahal, the Senior center, after him.

In addition to the Wooding-Caplan fiasco, and the Fairfield Blvd rec dept fiasco, Bill has (inadvertently) branded Wallingford as a racist town, by fighting MLK day all those years.

Retiring will be the only way he can leave. The Dems are splitting their vote between two candidates, assuring another easy victory for him. He cant wait until he is defeated, he may be too old by then.