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A Strong Advocate for Women

I am writing in support of Renee Lamar Muir for State Representative in Essex, Deep River, Chester, and Haddam. As a retired nurse who has worked with women over many decades, I am deeply concerned with recent policies that have had a devastating impact on women’s healthcare. The reversal of Roe v. Wade has created a loss of freedom for women to make their own choices. The ruling is not just about abortion but women’s healthcare. The government should not be involved in personal medical decisions. While we have passed legislation in Connecticut to protect women’s healthcare and the right to choose it is essential that we have representation to ensure our rights are protected. It is disturbing when local candidates refuse to have a conversation about this issue and avoid condemnation of policies that deny women their rights. Voters have a right to transparency. Renee Lamar Muir has been straightforward in her support of women’s healthcare and reproductive rights and is not afraid to share this perspective with voters. I am confident she will be a strong advocate for women in the Connecticut General Assembly, and she has my vote.

Clare Tiernan

Ivoryton