The views stated here are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors of this newspaper. Submitted Oct. 12, 2020.
To the Editor:
This election, make your vote count! I support State Representative Christine Palm for re-election. It isn’t difficult to understand why.
As a constituent in her district, I have felt her compassionate support and witnessed her outstanding leadership. She really cares about people! During the early months of the Covid pandemic, she reached out to homebound residents and offered assistance with health concerns. Later, she and her volunteers extended this support to help the unemployed file claims, and to assist small business owners who qualified for state grant programs. Representative Palm also provided suitable resources to a local resident who feared losing his health insurance.
Aren’t we fortunate to have a representative in our district who is so available during emergency situations? These have been alarming and uncertain times for most people. Representative Palm has taken effective measures to make us feel safer during this pandemic. She is a strong advocate for our healthcare in other ways as well. She voted against price gouging by pharmaceuticals to lower the cost of insulin, and has also worked to extend telehealth past the Covid pandemic, and to include coverage for social work services in homecare insurance plans.
Representative Palm is an exceptional leader who supports healthcare legislation that works for us. Vote for her re-election so we can have a leader who will be there when we need her.
Linda A Carlson
Chester, CT
