Dear Editor,
In a culture dominated by click-bait headlines, it is inevitable that we are conditioned to look for easily accessible candidate information. Most settle for voting along party lines in local elections, yet this would be misguided.
The Town Board candidates who would do most to encourage economic growth and bring a measure of transparency to the board are Andrea Rendo and Adam Giardina. However, they have a seemingly insurmountable obstacle- running as Conservative and Republican candidates in a Democratic town. Examining each candidate through the lens of their individual achievements allows us to transcend the trend of snap-judgements to identify which individuals will best serve Lewisboro.
Serving on the Town Board, Andrea consistently addressed local concerns with graciousness, honesty and decisiveness. Even when respectfully voicing disagreement with her constituents, she advised them how to achieve their goals and encouraged continued communication.
Adam is not known for his political impact simply because he had not been acting for political gain in the years he spent quietly investing time, energy and funding into Lewisboro. His commitment to Lewisboro’s youth ranged beyond coaching and sponsorship as he worked to build programs allowing children in greatest financial need to benefit from the best resources Lewisboro has to offer.
As respected professionals with decades of experience in law and business, Adam and Andrea have built livelihoods on personal accountability, an attribute which the Town Board is sorely in need of. Given the onslaught of distractions in our digital world, it’s unsurprising that we are losing our ability and willingness to engage in critical thinking. This election cycle is an opportunity to defy trends and invest in patient evaluation of individual merit. Doing so will find Andrea Rendo and Adam Giardina earning your vote for Lewisboro Town Council.
-Samantha Zaffiro, South Salem
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