Hello
everyone. My name is Calvin Brown. I am a lifelong resident of Bristol; a 2011
graduate of Bristol Eastern High School; and a rising junior at Central
Connecticut State University, studying Political Science in the Honors Program.
I
believe this city needs new leaders and new ideas. Younger generations need to
be engaged and invested in this city's long term health and prosperity. That’s
why, as someone who is committed to this city and the true ideals of public
service, I gladly declare my candidacy for City Council in Bristol’s first
district.
The
City of Bristol, as well as the state, the country, and the rest of the world
is in a period of transition. This city will need to be in a position of
relevance to the new economic climate. We will need to capitalize on our
assets, visualize our future, and ensure our long-term health and prosperity.
Some
naysayers may claim that I am too young or inexperienced to lead the charge. I
disagree. The truth of the matter is that the major changes we see all around
us in the world today have been driven by the technological savvy and
innovative spirit of the younger generation.
Bristol
needs new leaders and new ideas. Younger generations need to be engaged in
decisions about the City’s future. That’s why I’m a supporter of Bristol Rising
and the Renaissance downtown revitalization efforts. It is important to note
that much of the business plan upon which this project is based is dependent on
appealing to young up-and-comers. I feel that my age gives me a unique
advantage over any other Council candidate as far as being able to help the
city reach the very people it will be relying on to attain these long term
goals.
One
of the best ways to ensure a healthy future for Bristol is to invest in
education. I believe that Bristol’s schools are this city’s greatest assets. If
you’ll give me the chance to be on the City Council, then the elected members
of our Board of Education can count on me to be a reliable and supportive ally
to our teachers, school faculty, parents, and students all across this city. I
believe that the young people of our community are the future. Investing in
them now will pay off tomorrow.
I’m
a student of government. I believe in the power of democracy. I believe elected officials have the moral
responsibility to serve their offices and their constituencies with integrity
and honesty. As a Democrat, I believe we should treat our public servants with
dignity and respect. In fact, we should treat all our citizens with decency,
and we need to provide an opportunity for our brothers and sisters all across
this city the opportunity to garner for themselves the best life possible; and
a platform from which they can voice their concerns about the city.
I
don’t have all the answers. I don’t know everything there is to know. But I do
know I can act with integrity and honesty. I know I can bring energy,
enthusiasm, and experience to this office. And I know I can learn about the
things I do not know. I’ll seek the advice and the input of any of you who
would be willing to give it to me.
I
ask you for your support in this endeavor, by considering me for your vote as a
member of the City Council from Bristol’s first District. If you're interested
in supporting my candidacy or learning more, please like me on Facebook at
“Calvin Brown for City Council-Bristol 1st” and/or follow me on Twitter
@calvin4council.
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