Join me in returning our beautiful town to the people

Published Sep 17, 2014 at 4:49 pm (Updated Sep 17, 2014)

To the people of Chester: As Americans we hold the principles of democracy in high regard. In fact, we send our children to fight and die for democracy all over the globe. Yet here in Chester, candidates often run unopposed. That is why I am running for town council in the Town of Chester.

My name is Stephen Diffley. I was born and raised on the west side of Manhattan. I moved to Chester in 1996. My wife and I have been married for 24 years. We have a son, daughter-in-law and a beautiful new granddaughter. I have been an electrician and a member of Local Union #3 IBEW for 26 years.

My goal for Chester is a transparent government for and by the people. Town meetings should not be a venue for the board to announce what they have already decided without public input but rather an opportunity for the ideas and concerns of the public to be heard and considered thoughtfully.

Town meetings should be recorded and broadcast on the public access cable television station that the town already has. This would give all Chester residents, including commuters who get home too late to attend a meeting, the opportunity to be informed and involved.

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Contact information for all council members should be listed on the town website so residents can voice their concerns and ideas.

I also believe that our town hall should return to a five-day work week.

Please join me in returning our beautiful town to the people. I respectfully ask for your vote at the General Election on Nov. 4.

Stephen Diffley Chester

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