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Fairfield County voters who turned out for Tuesday's primary, like Dr. Lowell Mallon of Stamford, have issues that are important to them, and they hope their voices will be heard through their ballots. Jobs and the economy were at the top of many voters' list. Taxes and reducing government spending were also important.
Darien voters wanted to choose experienced candidates who'll create jobs in the state, according to TheDailyDarien's Greg Canuel.
In Weston, resident Dorothy Nevas Freedman told The DailyWeston's Alissa Letkowski that she's concerned about jobs and the environment. A candidate's integrity also is of primary importance to Freedman.
"I'm looking for people who will speak up for what they think is best for our government, not just what's self-serving, what would get them re-elected," Freedman said. "That's a very difficult person to find."
Stamford resident Jeff Tatton had similar thoughts. Vehicular safety is a top issue with him, and he wants to elect legislators who will enforce current safety laws and introduce even stronger life-saving statutes.
"Everybody is for themselves, not for the safety of others," Tatton said after voting Tuesday.
Several New Canaan poll volunteers told TheDailyNewCanaan's Victoria Marlin they were disappointed in the turnout. "I have a strong belief in citizen participation," said Eloise Killeffer, who was stationed at Saxe Middle School. "All of these people have been enfranchised to vote and they are disappointing."
Concerns notwithstanding, just exercising the right to vote and participating in the electoral process was important to many. Norwalk resident John Lombardi told TheDailyNorwalk's Andrew Vazzano that complaining is not enough. "If you don't like what's happening," Lombardi said, "you have to find someone that you like or you need to get active."
"If a person does not vote," Easton resident Dr. Gilberto Paolini said to TheDailyEaston's Letkowski, "why are you calling yourself a citizen?"
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