Working together for six years as First Selectman and Selectman they have lead the way and supported:

Challenges Ahead

Taking Action

Expanding and renovating our schools and library

State financial support for Somers has been reduced by $1,300,000

David and Kathy continue to grow the town’s capacity to meet these challenges and remain a great place to live by:

Acquiring open space through grants and partnerships

The state’s financial challenges will keep state funding down for years

Reorganizing town staff to strengthen lines of communication and coordination

Strengthening our fire fighters

Somers residents and taxpayers face their own challenges in reduced employment and financial security

Analyzing and reorganizing work and staff to maximize efficiency

Increasing our police force

Town equipment, facilities, and programs require increased funding to maintain quality

Facilitating sustained engagement in identifying and pursuing long-term goals

Increasing and improving housing for low income seniors

Local taxpayers cannot be expected to make up for reduced state support and rising capital and operating cost

Working with town schools to share resources and merge functions

Expanded housing options for active adults

Working regionally and pursuing grants to meet town needs at lower cost to taxpayers

Building on Strong volunteer engagement to construct new playgrounds

Building a town website to be a source of information and a means of accessing town services

Securing grants and engaging the community to reinvigorate Somersville

Supporting farmers and working farms as assets to the community

Strengthening our capacity to deal with disasters and emergencies

Expanding services and programs for seniors