Candy Perez will make ‘outstanding’ representative

This will not be a letter of negative comments directed toward Jay Case. I suspect, like me, you might be tired of that kind of approach. I know Jay and he’s a good person, but we do have to make a choice, and I believe that Candy Perez will make an outstanding representative for the 63rd District.

I’ve known Candy Perez since she was a little girl and because of that I can tell you some “for sure” things about her.

She is really smart and resourceful. She is honest. She is super hard-working, goal-oriented and focused. Candy is persistent and will follow through on issues for you. She is caring, generous, respectful and inclusive of all people. Candy is also very authentic and forthright. You will know exactly where she stands.

She has shown the ability to work “across the aisle” as demonstrated by the way the Winchester Board of Selectmen has been working together very smoothly since she’s led it as mayor. (And thank you to all the current board members who have contributed to that bipartisan effort.)

Candy has been a teacher, a principal, a coach, a volunteer, a member of local boards and commissions, and a mayor, among other accomplishments. She is a Hall of Famer and she will bring that same level of excellence and teamwork to the legislature for you.

Another aspect of Candy’s character is that she is humble and not a natural self-promoter. I happen to think this is a virtue, however, in a political campaign I recognize that it might not sufficiently allow you to know her, which is why I’m writing this letter.

Not long ago I was honored to attend her birthday party, to which approximately 100 people came (from as far as Europe). I wish you could have heard the testimonials to her and the high regard in which she is held by those who know her.

I hope you will choose to vote Democrat for Althea “Candy” Perez as your representative for the 63rd District.

Shirley Allshouse, Winsted