YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The most important thing we can do as citizens is vote and get our families and friends to vote.
The following is common sense, but worth remembering. There are state and national laws and policies, of course, but local Boards of Education fine-tune curricula and determine how much additional emphasis critical and higher-level thinking skills are given in our schools.
Local Boards of Finance ultimately determine the caliber of the education, safety, and quality of life for the whole community, including its youth and most vulnerable citizens. Local Library Boards determine ways they can best address the informational, technical, and social needs of their communities. Local Planning and Zoning Boards and P&Z Boards of Appeals determine the long-term characters of their communities. Other Local boards and committees as well, such as the Board of Ethics, the Committee for Veterans Affairs, the Commission for the Arts, the Commission on Aging, and the Commission for Children and Youth help form and enrich the lives of every Westonite. Democrats serving on Weston’s boards and commissions bring the integrity and ideals of the Democratic party to bear while addressing local issues.
Edmund Burke, an 18th Century Irish statesman who also served in the British Parliament, said, “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing.” It’s a sentiment that is, without a doubt, especially important today. Much – if not all – of what happens in Hartford and D.C. begins in small towns like ours.
Your Votes In Weston Matter
If we want to affect change in our country’s leadership, we have to start here, with Weston’s leadership.
As of September 23, 2021, the Weston voter demographics are as follows.
| Democrat | 2,880 |
| Republican | 1,462 |
| Unaffiliated | 2,799 |
| Other | 101 |
| TOTAL | 7,242 |
What You Can Do Leading Up to November Elections?
- Attend DTC meetings. All registered Democrats are welcome. Meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday of the month at Town Hall, 7:15 Socializing/7:30 Meeting. Due to Covid-19, meetings might only occur via Zoom. Please subscribe to the DTC Newsletter (see link on the left) for the most up to date information on meeting location, dates, and hours.
- Talk to your friends and send them emails about the candidates you support.
- Visit the DTC website and engage with us on our social media channels: Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. Like/Comment/Share our posts.
- Share and comment on posts.
- Write Letters to the Editor.
- Display a sign in your yard, especially in high-traffic areas.
- Donate.
What can you do in the long term?
Run for office as a Democrat. Or consider a position on one of Weston’s appointed boards and commissions. There are many volunteer opportunities in town that you might not be aware of!
