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ENDORSEMENTS

Jim Himes, Congressman

Richard Blumenthal, U.S. Senator

Kathleen Corbet, Selectman

"What truly sets Amy apart is her ability to lead with gravitas, incredible work ethic, and commitment to open and thoughtful dialogue. She is not afraid to delve into the details, ask insightful questions, and address difficult and sensitive issues head-on."

Beth Jones

"It’s time to go back to leadership that picks the right people for the job regardless of political affiliation. I urge you to join me in voting for Amy Murphy Carroll for First Selectman on November 7."

Sven R. Englund

"Anyone who has been to a BoF meeting can tell you that Amy is detail oriented, understands where your tax money goes and is fiscally conservative with tough questions about appropriations.  Our tax money is safe with Amy."

Susan P. Edmands and Douglas P. Walker

"Her combination of wanting to serve New Canaan with openness, transparency and collaboration, coupled with a depth of expertise in municipal finance drawn from her career and from having served on the Board of Finance would make her an outstanding First Selectman for our town."

Karen Willett

"Amy has already been an asset to New Canaan and the work she has done has benefited all taxpayers."

Victor Alvarez

"Having had the privilege of collaborating with Amy for the past three years on the New Canaan Board of Finance, I can wholeheartedly attest to her contributions to our community through her unwavering dedication and exceptional performance."

Bernard Simpkin

"Her 30+ year career on Wall Street specializing in Municipal Finance is very important to our Town of New Canaan as that understanding greatly matters to our strong financial needs."

Allen Swerdlowe

"I am personally impressed with Amy.  She listens carefully, asks good questions, gets it, and is interested in incorporating what she hears into her political platform. She is a person who will be a First Selectwoman without an ax to grind. I value intelligence, openness, and honesty – all, of which, Amy has in depth."

Hilary Ormond

"Amy will bring together a town that has become increasingly partisan.  Amy has strong support among Democrats, yes, but also among Republicans and Unaffiliated voters.  This is because she is a “big tent” person, wanting only the best for our town, regardless of party affiliation."

Toddy and Tom Turrentine

"Amy wants to restore trust and civility in Town government. Her friendships cross parties, and she has proven she can work with all sides, always respecting the taxpayer."

Dave Torromeo

"I have personally worked with and seen Amy in business settings (several times) and have gained a deep respect for her. She is a fair-minded, clear-thinking professional who respects people and provides leadership without a heavy hand."

Andy Gordon

"As a registered Unaffiliated voter who leans right, I normally vote Republican at the top of the ticket.  But this election is different.  I believe that Amy Murphy Carroll is uniquely qualified to be our next First Select."

Alan Badanes

"Having spent time with Amy, there is no doubt in my mind that Amy is a fiscal conservative.  She knows the questions to ask and will not shy away from asking them.  Amy knows how to, and will, save us money!"

Cynthia Dul and John Matz

"In a time when perspectives have hardened across party lines, Amy sees her role as one where people with differing views can be drawn together to forge solutions that benefit the entire town."

Colm Dobbyn

"On the Board [of Finance], Amy utilizes her analytical skills and expertise to dig down into the details and ask probing questions to presenters. She has a strong commitment to fiscal discipline and does not hesitate to challenge the explanations that have been offered by town officials for cost overruns on a series of projects."

Mark Grzymski, Town Council Vice Chairman

"We ask a lot of the many wonderful volunteers, elected officials, and employees of this town and should expect nothing less from our First Selectmen. Amy is that person! In our many discussions where we had disagreements, she was always respectful as we worked to reach common ground. She has a demonstrated track record of working in a bi-partisan manner, with her only objective being what is best for the town."

Ruth Rothseid

"Amy is not new to giving of herself to New Canaan. Even with a demanding executive position, and a mother to four children, Amy finds time to serve New Canaan. She has been a vocal and active member of the Board of Finance for almost 10 years, where she was also a liaison with the Boards of Education, Public Works and Park and Recreation."

Barb Achenbaum,

Health & Human Services Commissioner

"Amy is sensitive to the needs of all of the generations in our town. Her goals include creating more daycare options for working parents, ensuring that our schools are independent and safe, and helping older adults age-in-place successfully in the town they helped to build."

Nicoline Carlson Sawabini

"Anyone who has witnessed Amy at the Board of Finance meetings knows she is fiscally conservative and yet supportive of our Town’s priorities.  She has been a passionate participant in many of the recent capital projects including Saxe Middle School and the Police Building renovations."

Christina Fagerstal

"With her professional background, Amy is ready to shepherd our Town budget on the very first day in office. She knows our town government and is committed to tackling the issues facing our town. New Canaanites can feel peace of mind electing Amy to the role of First Selectman, because she is committed to making sure that all parties are involved in decisions."

Neil Budnick

"While Amy and I do not share the same political party affiliation, I have worked with her as a colleague on the Board of Finance for nearly 10 years and I admire her intelligence and work ethic in the many projects and policy developments in which she has been actively involved. 
Above all, Amy puts the taxpayer and our community first!"

Jim Lisher

"As an Unaffiliated voter living in New Canaan for over 35 years, I’m pleased to support Amy Murphy Carroll for First Selectman. I’ve known, socialized and worked on town projects with Amy. over many years. Amy has the personal, professional and leadership qualities that will make an outstanding First Selectman to lead and manage the affairs of New Canaan."

Laura and Andrew Ault

"It’s her spirit that we find refreshing; she’s not a party line operator, and she’s not afraid to do the harder thing and reach across the aisle and work with people from (gasp!) different parties to achieve mutually great outcomes."

Peggy Dannemann

"Amy is committed to a community where all residents can participate. She believes that our town is no place for partisan divisiveness and will welcome all residents who raise their hands to help. She knows that failing to fully engage the talent and ideas of the 35.3% of our residents who choose not to affiliate with a political party squanders the most valuable resource of all: our people."

Bob Spangler, 

Former Vice Chair of the New Canaan Board of Finance

"A towering strength of Amy’s is that she digs in. She does her homework, tracks the details, asks tough questions, and gets to the heart of an issue before making a decision. And decisions will be made with complete transparency. That will be a refreshing change."

Frances Thompson

"For ten years, I had the distinct pleasure of working with Amy Murphy Carroll at St. Mark’s May Fair in the “White Elephants” section. Amy would step up to do the “heavy lifting” that had to be done and never shied away from putting her shoulder into the hard work involved...I know that she will be a terrific selectman."

Leon Krolikowski

"Amy is someone I have worked closely with in her roles on the Board of Finance, on the police department building committee, and as a neighbor. Amy is smart, tough, a team builder, a savvy leader, and someone who I would want to help lead our town. Consequently, Amy has my vote."

Jillian Badanes

"Nearly 3 decades ago, when Amy Murphy Carroll moved to New Canaan, with 4 small children, and a Wall Street commute, she told me there were only a few like her. Today, families like hers are the norm. So Amy understands us. Up until July, she was commuting alongside us."

Robin Bates-Mason

"Amy does so much for our town, often behind the scenes, and never seeks out the credit she deserves. She does it because she loves New Canaan and believes in giving back to the community. There is no doubt she has the talent and experience to be a great First Selectman for New Canaan."

Penny Rashin

"With her 10 years on the Board of Finance shaping Town and BOE budgets, extensive Town building committee experience and 30 plus year career in municipal finance, Amy Murphy Carroll is the better candidate for First Selectwoman. Amy knows New Canaan’s budget inside and out, works well with town hall personnel and will hit the ground running."

Jim Beall

"I’ve worked with Amy for much of the past eight years both in her positions on the Board of Finance and on two Town building committees. I’ve seen her in action and had many opportunities to view her great leadership skills."

Richard Pierre Bourgeois

"A recent Republican Town Committee mailing says that New Canaan has “flourished under Republican leadership”.  Incompetence has flourished; New Canaan has not.  I’m voting for Amy Carroll."
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