Regarding the race for the state representative for the 43rd District, one candidate stands out, Diana Urban. Her tireless efforts to make people aware of the connection between animal abuse and human abuse proves her ability to follow through. She has spoken at national conferences about her Results Based Accountability, which is being used in Connecticut and other states and towns with success. Amistad is an example of RBA.

She has been recognized as an environmental champion, "Legislator of the Year," by the Humane Society, gotten state grants for Stonington and North Stonington, advocated for our children, for education and for small businesses. She isn't afraid to reach across the aisle. She works for all the people she represents and it doesn't matter if they are Democrat, Republican, or Independent, young or old.

I believe her biggest assets are honesty, integrity, steadfastness and common sense. Why would anyone want to vote out someone who has been a champion for the people she represents?

She works for all of us and is respected for her efforts. Let's keep her as our representative for North Stonington/ Stonington. Vote Diana Urban!

Brian A. Rathbun

North Stonington