Cathy Iino

I am not an engineer, and I would not begin to second guess the many experts who have been involved in trying to fix the bridge on Reservoir Road. Clearly, no one wants to take risks with a school bus, or a station wagon, full of children. I do believe that strengthening our community is as important as reinforcing our culverts. If I am elected, I will work hard to engage the community much more closely in the decision-making process. I operate on the assumption that all who have been involved in the controversy--even our cantankerous first selectman--have acted out of real concern for the welfare of our citizens, but I wonder whether there are other avenues we could pursue. Have we contacted state and national elected officials about expediting the review process? Could the water company that owns the reservoir for which the road is named help in any way? I'm not ready to throw up my hands and say, "Live with it."