Darien First Selectman Pens a Letter to the Editor: “The leaders we choose....”

Letter to the Editor

Dear Editor,

For 10 years I’ve served as First Selectman for the Town of Darien…a privilege of a lifetime…after my career at Standard & Poor’s Corporation, raising five children in Darien and spending decades as a community volunteer.  I’ve observed over my years in office that women are still very much in the minority as municipal CEO’s yet possess the leadership qualities of strategic thinking, empathy and collaboration so necessary at this time in our political history.

I’ve had the opportunity of working with Jennifer Tooker during my tenure and have seen first hand her warm engagement, strength of character and ability to lead with a calm and steady hand, particularly during the COVID-19 crisis. We are facing unprecedented pressures that are polarizing our communities. The leaders we choose can have a positive or negative impact on a community’s stability and well-being.  Westport will be very well served locally, regionally and statewide with Jennifer Tooker at the helm.  She is the right leader for this moment. 

I enthusiastically endorse Jennifer Tooker for Westport First Selectman and am extremely grateful women like Jenn are willing to step into the arena to serve our communities!  

Jayme J. Stevenson

First Selectman, Town of Darien 

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