Submitted by Linda Moshier and Irene Dietrich, District 8, Cos Cob
District 150 is so fortunate the Candidate Ed Lopez stepped up and is running to be the State Representative for it. We don’t live in this district but we have known Ed for several years and
would definitely be voting for him if we could.
Ed Lopez has demonstrated his willingness to work across the aisle, so to speak, through his tenure on the Representative Town Meeting representing District 3. He clearly understands his role is to listen to his constituents, evaluate the differing points of view and then to finally decide the best solution before voting. Candidate Lopez will for sure bring this experience to Hartford.
Inflation is affecting all of us. Creation of mis-performing economic policies are largely responsible for these conditions. Ed’s solutions include lowering taxes – consumers would have more purchasing power – which will help to build a bolder, more prosperous economy. Finally, the Connecticut that we have all chosen to live in, will climb up the ladder of successfully run states and demonstrate the hugely positive changes. We the citizens would all benefit from this prosperity.
Another one of his priorities is a need to regain the strength of our law enforcement for safer communities statewide. This will require a redesign of the Police accountability Act. He is a member of the US National Guard currently serving as an intelligence analyst. Accordingly, he believes there must always be a balance between civil liberties and security for our citizens. So, with these ideas in mind, he will be able to work toward a return of stronger law enforcement.
Candidate Ed Lopez believes strongly in parental involvement in students’ education. He also supports local control of planning and zoning. He adamantly believes that local towns’ people have the right to voice ideas regarding their neighborhoods. And towns have the right to enforce their own regulations.
Ed Lopez brings to the table a massive skill set, one so useful to all the people he will be representing when he is in office. If you are lucky enough to have him knock on your door, you will realize what a caring listener he is and how responsive he is to your ideas and concerns for District 150!
We are very proud to recommend him to you and ask that you please be sure to vote for him on November 8, 2022.
NOTE: The deadline for submitting letters to the editor regarding the Nov 8, 2022 election is Nov 1 by 12:00 noon.