Town Attorney Martin Lawlor Asks Voters To Consider Thomas O’Leary For Town Treasurer

Town Attorney Martin Lawlor Asks Voters To Consider Thomas O’Leary  For Town Treasurer

Editor’s Note: The following is a Letter to the Editor form Town Attorney Martin Lawlor. The viewpoint expressed here does not necessarily reflect with the viewpoint of Bethel Buzz News or its editor.

“The Bethel Town Treasurer  shall supervise the investment and expenditure of all town funds,” so says the Bethel Town Charter. Bethel voters and taxpayers will be well served by electing Thomas O’Leary on Nov.8th.

In a previous term, as Town Treasurer, Tom’s active involvement in investing the town’s operating funds earned the town over $500,000. During his term of office he reviewed every invoice before the town issued payment. He also presented the Town’s financial condition and policies to the credit reporting agencies. As Board of Finance Chair he testified before the State appropriations committee.

Tom has more elected and appointed experience than any candidate currently running for office, including twelve years on the Board of Finance, three as Chairman, the Economic Development Commission, Assessment Appeals Board, Library, Building Committee, Senior Tax Review Commission, Transfer Station Review, Committee and Town Treasurer. As a result of this public service, he has a singular knowledge of the workings of Bethel’s government.

Tom O’Leary’s greatest trait in each of his elected and appointed assignments is asking questions. He asks, studies, and asks again until obtaining a full picture. It is not unusual to find him in the Town Hall reviewing Annual
Reports.

Tom O’Leary also has a heart. Ever since moving to Bethel forty-six years ago, he has been an active volunteer for church and community. He has long been an advocate for people with disabilities. He turned Brotherhood In Action of Bethel, into a federally recognized organization. He continues to be its principal fund raiser and still answer calls, day and night to provide food or other assistance.

Please join me in voting on Row A for Thomas O’Leary as Bethel’s Town Treasurer.

Martin J. Lawlor, Jr.

Town of Bethel Attorney