10/05/11 Claire Gordon Says Vote For John Blankley for First Selectman

To the Editor:

I believe John Blankley would make an excellent 1^st Selectman for the Town of Greenwich. He is an innovative thinker, who would work hard to make the best use of our resources.

I worked for John some years ago, when he was EVP Finance at Stolt-Neilsen. His leadership style is straightforward, and he communicates his high expectations clearly, and with a sense of humor.

While at Stolt, he pioneered the entry of the shipping industry into the equity markets. His creative approach to problem-solving would be a huge asset in tackling our budget challenges, and John has a wealth of management and financial expertise on which to draw.

Our town has considerable resources, abundant natural beauty and talented people. We also have competing interests and budgetary constraints.

As a father of three, John appreciates the need for excellent schools. Running his own company has made him aware that Greenwich needs to be business-friendly.

Having a few grey hairs means he is tuned in to the needs of seniors – our community should be a great town for everyone to live in.

I urge you to join me in voting for John Blankley on November 8, 2011.

Claire Gordon

Cos Cob, CT

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