Vote for KT Tobin Flusser on May 19

I am writing to offer my endorsement for KT Tobin Flusser as a candidate for the New Paltz School Board.

I have had the pleasure of knowing KT for more than 15 years. During that time she has been my frequent voice of reason when it comes to issues of politics and public policy. I have never met anyone with a greater passion for understanding the political decision-making process, as well as trying to improve it through increased transparency and public participation.

KT has a wealth of experience directly relevant to being on the school board. Through her distinguished work in the fields of sociology, market research and outreach, she offers a rare combination of skill sets that are well suited to the job at hand. This combined with the fact that she is the mother of three children currently attending New Paltz schools provides the unique opportunity to have someone who can truly see the technical side of policy decisions, as well as the personal impact these decisions will have on students.

The school board needs smart, experienced and visionary members to meet the specific challenges facing New Paltz. It needs members who can respond to educational and community issues without falling prey to special-interest groups or political bickering. Most of all, it needs members who can balance challenging school budgets with well-supported teachers and involved communities. KT Tobin Flusser is that person and much more.

Please vote for KT Tobin Flusser on May 19.

Robert Wyman
Seattle, WA
(this letter appeared in the New Paltz Times, May 6th edition)