I am supporting Aundré Bumgardner for state Representative of the 41st Assembly District and am writing to urge my neighbors to cast their vote for him in this year’s election on Nov. 8. I met Aundré over a decade ago when he volunteered at Haley Farm to help with trail maintenance and clean-up. Aundré is a good listener and in addition is intelligent, hard-working, energetic, thoughtful, and open-minded -- qualities I think qualify and distinguish him for the job.

He will ensure that our communities remain resilient, maintain thriving economies and environments which are able to adapt to a changing future. As a Groton Town Councilor he has worked tirelessly to ensure that community concerns are heard, considered, and acted upon.

Aundré will work to create fiscally responsible, effective, and transparent government. I am excited to cast my vote for him and urge you to do so too!

Syma Ebbin

Groton