You don’t have to be a registered independent to be an "independent thinker" in the general election. I have lived my entire life, save for a brief period, here in Litchfield. I was raised by my grandmother Bertha Griffin Crowell, who set a fine example for me regarding nonpartisan thinking and voting. She voted for Franklin Roosevelt on the one hand and Dwight D. Eisenhower on the other.

With independent thinking in mind, consider voting for Donna Soucy, our incumbent state senator representing us here in Litchfield, as well as southern Manchester. She has made it a point to involve herself in our local issues and concerns. She has visited businesses here in town and wants to know what she can do to assist Litchfield residents, whether it’s dealing with our clean-water crisis or the drought affecting our farms.

Jon Hopwood is running for Hillsborough County treasurer for the first time. Jon, a veteran, has family ties in Litchfield going back generations. He is committed to seeing that Litchfield’s small-town status doesn’t leave us wanting when it comes to needed services and financial considerations. He is knowledgeable in the possibility of grant availability and other funding sources. He is committed to supporting Litchfield.

Again, I ask that you think independently and vote for both of these fine candidates, regardless of your party affiliation. I believe Donna and Jon will hear our Litchfield concerns and take note for real action.

Gail Barringer

Litchfield

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