RICKETTS / THOMPSON
Trusted Leadership for a Better East Granby
TRUSTED LEADERSHIP
No hidden agenda. No underhanded games. We have the experience to manage East Granby with transparency, honesty, and reliability so it remains a great place to live.
No More 6% Tax Increases
Have you seen your 2023/2024 escrow payment? For the past five years, East Granby Real Estate taxes have increased an average of 1% annually. This year, the first full year of the current administration, the increase was in excess of 6%! That’s an increase of $523 annually on a $400,000 house. Surrounding towns only saw increases of under 2%.
When elected, Mark Ricketts and Amanda Thompson will focus on expense control, regional shared services, and building our tax base through smart economic growth. Mark’s budget planning work experience at the Hartford and a Master’s in Business Management will help him create and implement a sound financial plan for our town.
It’s going to be a complicated budget next year with many of the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds expiring, and Mark and Amanda are qualified to meet those challenges. We can’t risk not having the funds to maintain our core services of education, emergency response, and town infrastructure.
NO MEGA WAREHOUSES
IN EAST GRANBY
When elected, Mark Ricketts and Amanda Thompson won’t sell out our town to out-of-state mega developers. Mega warehouses don’t belong in our town center. Amanda Thompson, currently serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission, voted against a zoning change that would have allowed a large warehouse to be built close to our schools and homes. Mark and Amanda also support a fair decision-making process for our town’s boards and commissions, and promise not to allow special interest adjustments to their operation.
We Support Our Teachers and Students
A quality primary and secondary education is the foundation that sets up our children to successfully pursue the next step in their adult lives. A strong educational system also benefits residents without students by strengthening housing values and attracting a larger tax base.
Mark Ricketts and Amanda Thompson will support our schools, ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.
Smart Economic Development
Preserving our town's character is important because it makes our community unique and special. It's what makes us feel at home. Smart growth policies can help us to preserve our town's character while also making it a more affordable place to live.
Mark and Amanda’s combined years of experience on the Planning & Zoning Commission provide for an informed and collaborative approach, respecting our town’s uniqueness. They support a fair decision-making process for our town’s boards and commissions and will fight special interest’s influence on their operation.
We Support Our Emergency Services
Our emergency services are the backbone of our community. They are the first responders who rush to our aid when we need it most. They are the heroes who keep our community safe and they deserve our support.
Mark Ricketts and Amanda Thompson are committed to supporting our emergency services, providing them the resources they need to do their jobs effectively and ensuring they have the necessary equipment and training. As a veteran, Mark knows the importance of keeping our families safe and protecting those who protect us. Public safety is a top priority and they’ll make sure that our emergency responders are fully supported with the resources that they need to be safe and effective.