First Selectman Tom Herrmann and Selectman Scott Centrella led the entire Republican team to a complete and resounding victory last night in the local Easton Municipal Elections. This is the fourth consecutive Municipal Election in which all Republican candidates were elected.

Tom Herrmann handily won re-election for a third two-year term with 76% of the votes cast improving slightly his impressive margin of victory in 2009. Clearly the people of Easton have recognized the proven results of our Republican administration over these years: reducing the levels of unsustainable tax increases and strengthening our strong financial condition, providing for increasing quality of academic excellence in our schools, increasing support for needy seniors and maintaining an unwavering commitment to enforce our protective zoning regulations against unwanted development to preserve the character of Easton.

I congratulate all the members of the Republican team for their efforts over the last several months in getting our message across to the public. Now is the time to get the job done and fulfill our campaign promises.

Approximately 35% of all registered voters in Easton went to the polls on a glorious Election Day down for 41% in 2009. It is unfortunate that everyone does not exercise their right to vote in our local elections where the results on the qualify of life of our citizens are even more direct than that of voting in national elections. For example, our local elected and appointed officials determine our rate of property tax increases, the quality of our school system, our commitment to our seniors, the nature and extent of town services as well as the quality of life by enforcing our zoning regulations. All of the above translate into the valuation of our homes as well.

Thanks to all who voted yesterday and supported Tom Herrmann and our Republican team. See the results below of selective races; detailed counts will be made available soon.

All the best,
Hugh J. Barry, Chairman
Easton Republican Town Committee