Since the end of my campaign for Mayor, I have been contemplating what form my community service would take going forward. The number one question before me was whether I would run for a different elected office this year, or if I would sit this election out and possibly return to politics in 2013.
After much careful deliberation, I have decided not to seek the Republican Party’s nomination to elected office this year. Instead, I have chosen to focus my time and energy on the many other organizations with which I am involved.
I know that some of my friends will be disappointed by this decision, but I feel that this is the best option available to me at the present time.
I have found that I can have as much of an impact on my hometown through my involvement in the Human Rights Commission, Main Street Waterbury, the Knights of Columbus, and Shakesperience Productions, as I can serving on the Board of Aldermen.
Politics is an unusual game; it is as much about timing as it is about persuasion. And when talking about timing you have to consider not only when to step forward, but also when to step back. As I have become more familiar with the political landscape here in Waterbury, I realized that it was time for me to take a break from the game.
So for now, I shall focus on my professional and personal endeavors, as well as continuing to work with the organizations I previously mentioned. For those who are chosen to run on the Republican ticket, I will offer what support I am able and I wish them the best in the upcoming campaign. My goals and ideals have not changed; I have simply decided to take a different direction at this time.
