MONROE — The candidates for Monroe’s open first selectman seat agreed on the importance of a business-friendly environment and easing the tax burden on residents. But at their forum Wednesday, Democrat Dan Hunsberger, Republican Kenneth Kellogg and unaffiliated candidate Frank Bennett differed on whether now is the time for the town to hire an economic development director. Hunsberger said he would make such a hire. “We’re not enticing companies to come into town,” he said, pointing out the impact of higher taxes on residents. “I belive that person (the director) would be extremely important in helping the (Economic Development Commission to put Monroe on the map.
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