The Republican Town Committee and Caucus have brought forth the Team of Richard Cabral and Fred Dudek for your Selectmen. They went through a thorough process to offer you a Team they believe will represent the thinking, concerns, and choices of the citizens of Killingworth.
I, Richard Cabral, have lived in town
since December, 1999. Upon
moving into town, I immediately became involved in town matters. I
sought election to a vacant seat on the Board of Education the following
winter, but was unsuccessful. Undaunted, I further searched for
a way to serve my new community. I was appointed to the Land
Use Committee in 2001 and still serve on it. In 2003, I ran for
the Board of Education and this time was successful. I feel my
input from an educational point of view contributes to a better
understanding of those issues that are important to the progress
of our school district. I have served as Moderator of Town Meetings
establishing a sense of equanimity among town residents.
My running mate, Fred Dudek, is a near life-long resident of Killingworth. He has served his community for over 30 years in various roles. He is presently a member of the Board of Selectmen, Killingworth Volunteer Fire Company (Chief for 17 years), Valley Shore Mutual Aid Society, Middlesex County Fire Chiefs Association, and CT Fire Chiefs Association. His re-appointment as a commissioner to the enhanced 911 State Commission by Governor Rell is just another attestation of Fred’s willingness to serve the public. Fred has also served on the Board of Tax Review and the Board of Finance for Killingworth. These experiences have served him well in his efforts as a Selectman to guide our town affairs in such a way that benefits the majority of our citizens.
Our Team believes that communication is a two-way street and is best defined as "engagement" not just advertising. All boards, commissions, standing committees, and ad-hoc committees should have open avenues of communication with each other. To this end, a Town Planning and Direction Committee should be put in place with representation from all of the above, so that a cohesive and cooperative relationship would be developed among boards, commissions, and committees. Our Team feels there is much work to be done in the areas of land issues, recreation, education, and volunteerism. The importance of all these issues is realized by the Republican Team and we, in turn, look forward to discussing them with the good people of Killingworth.
Richard J. Cabral
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