From local chambers of commerce to the federal government, once elected even the most dedicated officials have difficulty refraining from succumbing to the politics at play.
Boards which have been in place for extended periods of time and/or those that that are elected as teams can work well together but also run the risk of maintaining the status quo, rubber stamping or being blind to new, innovative ideas.
There are so many good reasons to vote for Caroline DeBenedittis for East Williston village trustee but for me paramount among them is the independent, innovative and intelligent voice she brings. She will be the dynamic influence that she’s proven to be in countless other settings.
Having had the pleasure of working with Caroline in various volunteer endeavors including scouts, religious ed, school committees, athletic booster clubs and village committees I have firsthand knowledge of the generosity of spirit, enthusiasm and work ethic which are natural for her. Her resourcefulness, fiscal responsibility, organizational abilities, listening skills, instinctive leadership aptitude and problem solving capabilities will prove indispensible as a member of our village board.
Caroline will bring her extensive business experience to the position of village trustee.
She graduated from St John’s with a Bachelors of Science in Business Management. She worked for over 10 years in the retail field and her positions included preparing budgets, personnel management: overseeing 30-plus employees, negotiating prices with outside vendors, providing customer service, and opening 2 successful retail businesses from scratch.
Her commitment to our village is evident in her attendance at the village meetings and her willingness to serve on various village committees over many years. And let’s face it – she practically lives on the Village Green! And unlike the other two candidates, Caroline has lived in this village for over 12 years. Caroline’s goals are our goals – to maintain the quality of life we’ve come to expect in our village while keeping taxes manageable.
When voting on March 15 remember it is not necessary to vote for a ticket in its entirety There are three candidates running for two open trustee seats. Even though two candidates are running on one ticket they are still independent of each other – meaning you can vote for one while not necessarily voting for the other.
My vote trustee will be going to Caroline DeBenedittis and I hope yours will too.
Lori Castoria
East Williston
