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RTC Meeting 13 June 2011- CommentsLadies and Gentlemen. Tonights meeting is an important meetingfor Republicans. It is one step in a process, but an important step.

I believe you should consider several facts in reaching yourdecision to make a choice of moving my nomination for theMayoral election in November.First, I believe you should consider just what qualifies a person to

be part of the Republican Party in Ledyard Ct in 2011.1. What has been their history of service to our Town of

Ledyard.2. Are they fair, open minded, and demonstrate a practice of the

democratic process in their life and government service.3. Are they a practicing fiscally responsible person in their

service to our Town of Ledyard.4. Do they work for, and represent, the overall good of all our

Town of Ledyard residents.Examination of my record in all aspects noted above, I believesupports that I am worthy of continuing the generations withwhich my family has served both the Republicans and the Town

of Ledyard. My community service began with my return fromthe US Army in 1966. I have had no break in service since then.In 2007 a Republican candidate for the office of Mayor wasneeded. Despite efforts to secure a candidate, no one steppedforward. I finally did so, not because I needed a job but

because my town needed the availability of a positive choice.I worked very hard to support the Republican team in thatcampaign. Matching my work ethic and the results achievedwill validate this Administrations value to Ledyard!

I have exercised fiscal restraint as evidenced by the approvedbudgets of my first 3 years having been underspent by over$1.9 million. This was despite of decreasing GeneralGovernment budgets. I am a fiscal conservative but not a fiscalextremist.

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I sought a 1/3 mil increase in the tax rate last year to cover thecost of refinancing the one year $5 million debt. The refinancingwas completed but the cost was charged to General Governmentoperating (to the detriment of resident services). The refinancing

cost was truly an investment and should have been treated assuch. The refinancing resulted in a reduced budget line item inthe 11-12 budget of over $100,000 and savings will continueinto the future.While many of you probably do not read the Norwich Bulletin,the Sunday column by Political and Editorial Page Editor RayHackett makes an interesting statement! A reader posted thatGOP candidates should have to meet the minimum criteria of

believing in basic Republican principles. Editor Hackettreplied Thats probably why there are no Republicans holdingany federal or statewide elected positions in Connecticut.Unaffiliated voters, who decide elections, dont share that

belief.

Choices in 2011 will determine whether the office of Mayorremains in Republican hands. My survival during the challenges

of the past 3 years, and the accomplishments achieved by mystaff and I, warrant your support. The challenges I haveidentified on a separate paper, will be best addressed bycontinuing to allow me to serve our Town of Ledyard as Mayor.Residents I listen to, and their actions I observe clearly reflectsupport by most.

I ask you to support my nomination as the Republican candidatefor Mayor in the November election!

Respectfully,

Fred Allyn, Jr.