I’m writing to unequivocally endorse Jane Wisialowski to serve as the Representative for the 23rd District.

Jane represents our district’s values and will advocate for those values with every vote she takes in Hartford. She believes in protecting women’s reproductive rights, common sense gun control, preserving our natural resources from the effects of climate change, making life more affordable for seniors and working families, and enhancing our schools so that our children are prepared for the future.

Jane won’t waiver from her values or look for excuses to explain why her votes don’t match up with her marketing. Jane will walk the walk when it comes to representing our values in Hartford and is not beholden to a party that has consistently and uniformly voted against everything we stand for on a state and national level.

Representing our district is about more than showing up to ribbon cuttings and opportunistic photo ops. It takes more than being a “nice guy” or a familiar name on a ballot to get us the results we deserve.

Representing our district is about standing up for our values and making sure that we are heard by decision-makers in Hartford. For far too long we’ve lacked a voice in the state house and Jane can change that on day one. Jane will fight for us with every policy choice and vote she makes. We know where Jane stands, and we know she won’t back down.

How do I know Jane can fight for the 23rd? Because she already does it for Old Saybrook every day on the Board of Education and our Parks and Recreation Commission. We know she will walk the walk, and we know she’ll reflect our values in Hartford. Join me in voting for Jane Wisialowski in November.

Colin Heffernan

Old Saybrook