Over 10 Million Reasons to Re-Elect Pellegrini, Devlin and Knorr

            Another election cycle is here and I urge the voters of Somers to re-elect Lisa Pellegrini, Kathy Devlin and Bud Knorr as Selectmen.  Together they have earned, rescued or saved Somers well over $10,000,000 that would have otherwise increased property taxes.  They are a talented, unified team that owes no one any favors, holds no grudges and is pulling together for the future of Somers. 

             Lisa, Kathy and Bud have had extensive, successful business careers and are used to and are good at making timely decisions.  They have cut the costs of every aspect of town government.  On six separate occasions, Lisa testified at the state capitol to save Somers’ PILOT funds. She was the first small-town official to argue against elimination of the car tax.  That alone would add 3 mils to our property tax bills.  Lisa, Kathy and Bud listened when people complained about problems with the summer day-camp.  They fixed them and the summer camp was a success – even their loudest critics can’t honestly argue about the outcome.  They have acquired more open space - Camp Ayapo - and are working with local service organizations to enhance and maintain it.   Working with the Board of Finance, the Fire Dept has two new, sorely needed trucks.  Their accomplishments have been recognized with a CIRMA Risk Management Award for lowering worker comp costs by 95%.  They renegotiated the interest rate on our bonds, saving more money.  Somers’ tax rate is the envy of surrounding towns. 

             Pellegrini, Devlin and Knorr understand the rules of government and the separation of responsibility and authority within town government.  During the recent weather emergencies, when Somers was ignored by the state, they personally worked around the clock and took on tasks not in their job descriptions.

             Lisa, Kathy and Bud have brought their business experience to running the $28 million entity known as Somers, CT without any personal gain.  They have earned re-election.  Promises mean nothing.  Results are what count. They have and will run Somers based on fact, not rumors, not personal vendetta.  They have listen and respond to its citizens. They acted brilliantly in times of crisis when decisions had to be made. Please join me in voting for Pellegrini, Devlin and Knorr for Board of Selectmen.  Somers needs them.

 Paul Salva MD, PhD