Many readers will assume this coming primary on Sept. 12 and coming election on Nov. 7 are “not important” because we are not electing an official in high office.
The election this year is for local offices and for the first time in years, the Democratic Party in Wilton will be challenging members of the Republican Party for town board, town justice, town supervisor and highway supervisor.
All politics are local. These positions are extremely important and can have effect on local taxes, schools, town growth, use of water and energy and condition of local roads. Choice in this election and its results can offer Wilton fresh ideas, new perspective and positive change.
I especially would like to point out that Judge Gerald Worth will be challenged this year by Eric Rosenberg for town justice.
Unlike Judge Worth, Rosenberg offers the town of Wilton expertise in law. He is an attorney who graduated magna cum laude in 1994 from Nova Southeastern University's Shepard Broad College of Law. He was a member of Nova Law Review and has distinguished experience practicing law in the State of Florida. Rosenberg was also a Florida CPA. He settled in Wilton in 2016, but moved to Saratoga Springs in 2012. Today Rosenberg is a local businessman and is a dealer in antiques and art.
As Wilton grows—and we have all seen tremendous growth commercially and residentially—Wilton needs Rosenberg's education and background. The days of judges practicing without law degrees and legal know-how should be a thing of the past. It is time Wilton move into the 21st century. Judge Worth does not possess the legal education and experience we need for these complex times.
I urge Wilton voters to get out to the polls and to elect Eric Rosenberg for Town Justice. Wilton needs Rosenberg's expertise, but most of all the town of Wilton needs change and a fresh outlook.
Thank you.
Suzanne M. Laplante
Gansevoort
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