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We All Win

These days, we all appreciate any good news, especially when it's related to elections. So, here's some good news for all of us living in Branford: there's a candidate running for the Board of Education we can all feel good about voting for. That candidate is Shawn Tiernan.

Board of Education members play a key role in shaping education in Branford. Shawn Tiernan is committed to ensuring quality education for all Branford's children. He is keenly aware of the link between the quality of education and the quality of life in a town. He recognizes that schools shape people's futures and, in doing so, shape the future of towns and beyond. Shawn knows that when all of Branford's children receive the best education possible, we ensure that Branford continues to be a great town for all of us.

Shawn will bring to Branford's Board of Education the best combination of life experience, knowledge, skills, and character, qualities we want in all our elected officials. Shawn was educated in Branford's schools, as were his children. He knows the great work done by school staff on every level in all facets of Branford's education system.

A public service lawyer whose career in Connecticut's court system was dedicated to helping and problem solving, Shawn understands the challenging societal issues faced daily by public schools. He appreciates the responsibilities shouldered by school personnel and the enormous effort that they put into making schools great.

Shawn Tiernan is committed to fairness and to fully understanding all sides of any issue. He will strive to make the best possible decisions for all of us who live in Branford. This all adds up to great news for Branford voters because we will all win by electing Shawn Tiernan.

Cecilia Bratten

Branford