I am writing to support Dan Dunn’s bid for re-election to the Board of Selectman. I believe he is an exceptionally thoughtful and knowledgeable Selectman with a strong, independent voice.

I first met Dan when we were both Town Meeting members. He stood out because of his unusual command of the budget and the by-laws. He was willing and able to ask questions and question decisions without rancor. Even when I disagreed with Dan, I always felt his concerns were well-informed and that he was truly pursuing the best long-term interests of the town. He was pragmatic and not dogmatic. I subsequently had the pleasure of knocking doors with Dan as he campaigned for the Board of Selectman. I liked the way he asked and answered questions. He was patient and open.

As I have watched Dan in his role as Selectman, he has proven to pursue his ideas in a collaborative, rather than combative, manner. He has actively sought strategies for maintaining services and funding for education within the financial constraints of the Town. He has pursued proactive cost-saving measures such as improved technology and has negotiated contracts which protected employees without compromising school services.

To the extent that a candidate’s budget ideas (and efforts) reflect his values, I wholly endorse Dan as a candidate for re-election to the Board of Selectman.

Sincerely,

Joan Axelrod Lehrich
Arlington

published in the Arlington Advocate 3/13/14

Challenging fiscal times require leaders that are knowledgeable, experienced and reasoned. For these reasons, I am supporting Dan Dunn for reelection to the Arlington Board of Selectmen.

During Dan’s years of service as a Town Meeting member, as a member of the Arlington Finance Committee and as a selectman, Dan has repeatedly shown that he has the experience, knowledge and demeanor to be an effective selectman and leader in our community.

Dan has advocated for residents, promoted the reasonable growth of small businesses in Arlington and has been committed to fiscal responsibility in government.

We need committed, responsible and dedicated people like Dan on our Board of Selectmen. Please join with me in giving Dan one of your two votes for selectman on April 5, 2014.

Attorney Mary Winstanley O’Connor
Arlington

published in the Arlington Advocate 3/13/14