DeLucia deserves another term

Wednesday, 07 October 2009 17:22

While I have chosen not to run for re-election, I remain very concerned about Lewisboro’s future. That is why I strongly endorse Town Board member Peter DeLucia for re-election. Before you immediately think this is an expected partisan endorsement, consider I have worked alongside Mr. DeLucia for four years. He is, by far, the hardest working Town Board member, with a remarkable ability to cut to the core of issues and get resolution. Is he outspoken? For sure. But don’t we need someone who is not afraid to speak his mind for the betterment of the community? Always being politically correct at best allows for indecision, delay, lost opportunity, waste, and sometimes misappropriation.

Mr. DeLucia was instrumental in rescuing the pool project and getting the town park press box/snack bar completed. He also led the private effort that saved the town fireworks. His extensive knowledge of governmental regulations has led to improvements in new ordinances, including stormwater control and private nature preserves. And, Mr. DeLucia has been steadfast insisting proposed changes to our wetlands law be true reform fair to homeowners. His diligence made apparent the county’s Legacy funds came with mandated HUD housing as a “string-attached.” Mr. DeLucia and I voted against the proposed 2009 town budget, but it was adopted.

While change is sorely needed, so is continuity, experience and decisiveness. Lewisboro needs Mr. DeLucia on the Town Board if we are to climb out of the financial hole we are currently in and move forward on pressing issues.

AL PERRUZZA

South Salem, Oct. 5