Letter to the Editor: A Message from the Stafford DTC
- Theresa Cramer
- Aug 19
- 2 min read
Alright, let’s just get this out of the way. We know, as Democrats, we can be a little annoying sometimes. (It’s okay, we’ve heard it.) But to be fair… can’t we all?
It usually comes from a place of caring. We care a lot, sometimes too loudly, sometimes too stubbornly, but always with Stafford in mind. And over the past few years, something shifted not just in our party, but across the town.
With everything happening in Washington, we’ve realized one thing: we’re a small town. And in small towns, we rely on one another. We bump into each other at the transfer station. We wave (or awkwardly try not to make eye contact) in the grocery store. We’re neighbors. So while the folks in D.C. are yelling over each other, we’re trying something radical here: listening and working together and actually getting things done.
That’s why this year, we endorsed two longtime Republicans, Richard Shuck and David Palmberg, for Planning & Zoning. Not because they suddenly changed parties. They didn’t. They’ve just consistently shown up, done the work, and proven they care more about Stafford than political labels. And that’s precisely the kind of leadership we need right now.
Now, let’s address the elephant (and donkey) in the room: there’s been talk lately that “Town Hall is the problem.” Leadership in town has come from both parties over the years. And we’re not here to blame anyone, we’re here to move forward and roll up our sleeves because that’s what this moment calls for.
Which brings us to Bill Morrison, our First Selectman. He’s a Democrat, yes, but if he had an R next to his name and didn’t change a thing about how he leads, Republicans would be running out of ink printing lawn signs for him. He’s steady, practical, and actually listens to people, which, around here, is more important than what letter sits next to your name.
Look, we’re not claiming to be perfect, far from it. But we’re trying something different. Less drama, more results. Less “gotcha,” more “let’s figure it out.”
And most importantly, we believe in making room for more people to be part of the process. Because you learn more from someone you disagree with than someone who just agrees with you, as long as you’re willing to listen without trying to win the argument.
So while D.C. tries to remember how to function, we’ll keep doing what we can to move Stafford forward.. together.
Because at the end of the day, we’re not Team Red or Team Blue. We’re Team Stafford. And that’s a team worth showing up for.
Dr. David Mordasky, Chairman of the DTC
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