REDDING Voices on JOHN HARTWELL

Reddingites who have met Connecticut Senate candidate John Hartwell have been impressed by his intelligence and consensus-building capabilities. Here's what they say:

Peggy Zamore: Hartwell will make an excellent State Senator

He advocates a smarter, more balanced approach to growth that keeps a lid on taxes and protects the environment, local businesses and the treasured character of our communities. Read more...

Mark Lewis: Hartwell has specific ideas for 'smart change'

John Hartwell, candidate for State Senate, stands for smart change. His opponent offers only more of the usual tired and tiresome Hartford politics....[He] represents the smart change solutions we need on these issues and many others....read more

Kathleen Joyce-Kirk: A Hartwell vote is a vote for effectiveness in Hartford

One of the little-noted aspects of the race for the Connecticut State Senate is the reception either candidate might receive in Hartford after the Nov. 4 election. Candidate John Hartwell, a former finance professional who holds a master’s degree in public and private management from Yale, will be welcomed to the Senate chamber by a Democratic majority...read more

Rob Dean: Hartwell will be an energetic advocate for Redding

We're accustomed to so little action from our State Senator that many people are only dimly aware of having one. But now we have a chance for meaningful change....read more