Secretary of State Denise Merrill, State Representative Anne Dauphinais, Windham Town Councilwoman Rose Reyes, and Pomfret First Selectwoman Maureen Nicholson (left to right in photo) participated in a panel discussion on Women in Government on Monday, March 26. Topics included why they ran for office, how they won, and what challenges they faced as women.
‘The following is a letter sent to the panelists by student Heather Vogt:
I was at the discussion Monday afternoon where you talked about being a woman in politics. I would first, like to thank you all for coming, and second, to say thank you for inspiring me. I attended my first Democratic Town Council meeting tonight where I was not only made a member, but also voted Co-Vice Chair. I could not have said yes if it had not been for you all yesterday. Each of you said that you started out small, and said yes when asked to serve your towns. Tonight I was asked and I said yes. Though attendance was small the other day, just know that your time was worthwhile.
Photo below shows student Heather Vogt with
Pomfret First Selectwoman Maureen Nicholson.
