In Support of Shannon Knall

How do you decide who gets your vote in a local election? The soccer coach? The room parent? The attorney down the street? Reading letters to the editor can provide clue about what a candidate has done for his or her community--and can serve as an indication of what he or she may do in the future.

Here's a letter from Diana Yeisley in support of Selectman Shannon Knall (who we like quite a lot!):

I enthusiastically support Shannon Knall for Simsbury Board of Selectmen. Shannon has proven to be a community leader who cares deeply for our town, a voice for those in need and an ear to facilitate change.  Shannon is someone who gets a job done. 

I have known Shannon for 10 years and have seen firsthand what Shannon can do.  Shannon Knall is not only one of the founders of the Autism Speaks Chapter in Connecticut, but has worked with legislators on a state and federal level on insurance changes for people with autism, helped create and pass a bill that give tax-credits to businesses who hire people with disabilities, is a member of state-wide disability groups for autism and Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcal Infection (PANDAS) and is the Selectmen Representative on the Aging and Disability Commission.

But Shannon’s efforts in our town are more far reaching than the disability community.  Shannon believes in protecting our resources in Simsbury, including open space and local farms, bringing sustainable and responsible businesses to Simsbury, supporting an improved Senior Center, better communication to the citizens of Simsbury, especially in times of crisis and continued successful relations with our award winning school system.  She is also the liaison to the tourism and clean energy task forces and hosted the 1st Annual Women’s Forum in Simsbury.

I can not think of a better person as a leader for our town.  I vote Shannon Knall for Simsbury Board of Selectmen.


Diana Yeisley