http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/ An information resouce for Connecticut elections! The password is "election." Please help us grow! en http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/feedlogo.gif http://pbwiki.com/ PBwiki 1.3.8 support@pbwiki.com http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Ryan+Barry email.hidden@example.com (gluxgolf) gluxgolf edited Ryan Barry Ryan has been a member of the ManchesterDemocraticTownCommittee for 9 years. In 1993, he spent an entire semester as a college intern for the Democratic State Senate Majority Leader. After graduating from UCONN, Ryan worked as a clerk to the General Assembly’s Appropriations Committee and volunteered for Larson for Governor, where he helped to coordinate the 2nd Congressional District. During law school, Ryan served as a legal intern to Senator Mary Ann Handley and volunteered for Larson for Congress. Since 1999, Ryan has served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Greater Hartford Transit District. For the past year, Ryan has also served as a member of the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Student Loan Foundation.
Throughout Ryan's tenure, he has zealously advocated on behalf of the entire Manchester community. As chairman of the Banks committee, Ryan has established a credible platform from which to advocate for meaningful legislation, including reforming the sales tax code, medical malp]]> Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:11:49 +0000 mod http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Enfield email.hidden@example.com (Jason Jones) Jason Jones edited Enfield For the first time in Enfield's History, the Republicans hold a 7 to 4 majority on the Town Council. Scott Kaupin is the Mayor. Ken Nelson is the Deputy Mayor.
The Republicans also hold a 5 to 4 majority on the Board of Education.
Democrats currently hold the majority on both the Town Council (7 to 4) and the Board of Education.
The municipal slates are set for both parties. This year will be the first time in 6 years that there is no 3rd party.
The Republican Slate is:
(Winners of the November '07 Election are in Bold)
Town Council
District One: Joe Bosco
]]> Tue, 20 Nov 2007 14:42:53 +0000 mod http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Patrick_Droney email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC added Patrick_Droney Name(s): Patrick Droney
Party: Republican
Office(s) sought: Board of Education
Town: [Enfield]

**1. What do you think are the most important issues facing your town?**

From the Board of Education side, the tax rate and the impact of the school system on it, and restoring public confidence in the school system.

**2. If elected, what would be your highest priorities for the next 2 years?**

Completing the safety and security upgrades in the schools, and implementing accountability and fiscal responsibility on the school board.
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3. How is your approach to town government different from your opponent(s)?**

In general, most Democrats have never met a tax they didn’t like. We need to look at the school system budget and try to identify waste and mismanagement if it is there, root it out, and increase efficiency. We owe it to the taxpayers of this town, as well as the students who attend school to ensure that every possible dollar goes into providing the best education we can for our child]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:59:24 +0000 add http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Enfield email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC edited Enfield At-Large: Bill Ragno (i)
Board of Education
Pat Droney Droney (CTLP survey answers)
Andre Greco (i)
Sue Lavelli-Hozempa (i)(CTLP survey answers)
]]> Wed, 24 Oct 2007 07:58:37 +0000 mod http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Jason_Jones email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC edited Jason_Jones Office sought: Town Council At-Large
Town: Enfield
town? *
* A complete and thorough examination of the Town's operating budget. * Working with residents and Boards & Commissions to develop short-term & long-term goals for Enfield in an effort to improve our infrastructure & tax-base. * Improving communication between the Town Council and the community. 2.
2. If elected, what would be your highest priorities for the next 2 years?
First is a close examination of our budget. We need to change the way we do this by examining it line by line from the bottom up. Departments need to justify each expense, show the Council it is money well spent before it gets into the budget. Second, improved communication is a must. There has been a major lack of under the current majority for the past 4 years. We need increased communication between the Council and the community, the Council and our Boards & Commissions and on the Council itself.]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 08:00:16 +0000 mod http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Jason_Jones email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC added Jason_Jones

Name: Jason M Jones

Party: Republican

Office sought: Town Council At-Large

Town: [Enfield]

1. What do you think are the most important issues facing your town?



* A complete and thorough examination of the Town\'s operating budget.
* Working with residents and Boards & Commissions to develop short-term & long-term goals for Enfield in an effort to improve our infrastructure & tax-base.
* Improving communication between the Town Council and the community.



2. If elected, what would be your highest priorities for the next 2 years?



First is a close examination of our budget. We need to change the way we do this by examining it line by line from the bottom up. Departments need to justify each expense, show the Council it is money well spent before it gets into the budget. Second, improved communication is a must. There has been a major lack of under the current majority for the past 4 years. We need increased communication between the Council and ]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:59:36 +0000 add http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Enfield email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC edited Enfield District Three: Scott Kaupin (i) (CTLP survey answers)
District Four: Clem Dumont
Jason Jones Jones (CTLP survey answers)
At-Large: Bill Lee (i)
At-Large: Ken Nelson (i)
]]> Tue, 16 Oct 2007 07:59:12 +0000 mod http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/John_McCommas email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC added John_McCommas Name: John R. McCommas
Party: Republican
Office sought: Windham Board of Selectman (Willimantic Service District)
Town: [Windham]

1. What do you think are the most important issues facing your town?

Tax Relief — The incumbents (both the Democrats and the rejected RINOs running under the “Bottom Line” banner) have jacked up taxes and jacked up taxes and jacked up taxes some more. We are broke and businesses are leaving the town and the state in droves. It time to rein in spending. I will oppose any tax increase at all and I will work very hard to CUT TAXES. With so many issues looming like a potential state takeover of our school system I can’t promise outright tax cut in the short term but I will try very hard to get one the first year. Certainly in the long term I can promise tax relief if we get a Republican majority.
Senior citizen property tax freeze – One of the first things Republicans if elected are going to do is pass an ordinance which will freeze taxes for senior citizens at cu]]> Fri, 12 Oct 2007 15:36:29 +0000 add http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Windham email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC added Windham !Windham

First Selectman Race

Harry Carboni (R)
Michael T. Paulhus (D) (i)
Jean M. deSmet (PC)

Board of Selectman (Willimantic Area)

John ~McCommas (R) ([John_McCommas|CTLP Survey Results])
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Party: Republican
Office(s) sought: Board of Ed
Town: Enfield

1. What do you think are the most important issues facing your town? High taxes and inadequate yearly progress in the schools

2. If elected, what would be your highest priorities for the next 2 years? Improve the school system thru better mgmt of resources

3. How is your approach to town government different from your opponent(s)? I believe that the Democrat ticket for BOE is weak because their three newcomers lack experience in school systems and fiscal administration. The last thing Enfield needs is to suffer because the BOE lacks the experience in fiscal matters to manage the money better.

4. Why do you want to be elected to town government? I want to work to reduce taxes thru better management of town government.
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Andre Greco (i)
Lavelli-Hozempa (i) (i)(CTLP survey answers)
Chuck Johnson (i)
Greg Stokes
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**First Selectman**

Ed Haberek (D) ([Ed_Haberek|CTLP Survey Results])
William Brown (R) (i)
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Name(s): Ed Haberek
Party: Democrat
Office(s) sought: First Selectman
Town: [Stonington]

1. What do you think are the most important issues facing your town?

* Property Taxes & Affordability
* Innovative Economic Growth
* Open Government



2. If elected, what would be your highest priorities for the next 2 years?

* Bring pro-active visionary leadership to Stonington
* Foster open town government and municipal accountability
* Work for a more creative based economic development and “smart growth”
* Strive for a more affordable Stonington for our families
* Fight for Stonington’s fair share of municipal aid



3. How is your approach to town government different from your opponent(s)?

I feel it is time to include a culture of open government to our Town of Stonington . It is important to restore the public’s trust and residents have expressed the importance of open, accessible, and accountable government. Our town’s leadership ac]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2007 23:01:55 +0000 add http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Municipalities email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC edited Municipalities]]> Fri, 05 Oct 2007 22:56:46 +0000 mod http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Colchester email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC edited Colchester Colchester
First Selectman
- Gregg Schuster (See CTLP survey results) Diana Giles
Democrat - Linda Riley Hodge
Board of Selectmen
Republicans
Gregg Schuster (See CTLP survey results)
Greg Cordova
Stan Soby
Democrats
John Malsbenden
Rosemary Coyle
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Town: Waterford, CT 06385
l. What What do you think are the most important issues
facing facing your town?
a. Control of spending in light of decreased taxes
from from town’s largest taxpayer – Dominion Nuclear
Connecticut- Connecticut- and the decline of the System Benefit
Charge subsidy that is easing the town’s loss of tax
revenue revenue due to electrical deregulation. The Town is
currently currently in year five of a ten year decrease.
b. Paying for the building of three new elementary
schools schools that will replace five elementary schools,
renovation renovation of the middle school and the building of a
new high school in the next eight years. The middle
school school renovation is almost complete and the town just
issued]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:26:58 +0000 mod http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/John_Sheehan email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC added John_Sheehan Name: John W. “Bill” Sheehan
Party: Democratic
Office Sought: Re election to Board of Finance (4 YR
Term)
Town: Waterford, CT 06385

**l. What do you think are the most important issues
facing your town?**

a. Control of spending in light of decreased taxes
from town’s largest taxpayer – Dominion Nuclear
Connecticut- and the decline of the System Benefit
Charge subsidy that is easing the town’s loss of tax
revenue due to electrical deregulation. The Town is
currently in year five of a ten year decrease.
b. Paying for the building of three new elementary
schools that will replace five elementary schools,
renovation of the middle school and the building of a
new high school in the next eight years. The middle
school renovation is almost complete and the town just
issued bonds to pay for that renovation. One
elementary school is under construction and the second
construction is about to start. The third elementary
school construction is in the design phase. ]]> Sun, 30 Sep 2007 12:25:22 +0000 add http://ctelections.pbwiki.com/Waterford email.hidden@example.com (GC) GC edited Waterford Waterford
John Sheehan) Sheehan
Office
Republican
Rosalyn Dupuis
Tom Burns
[
John_Sheehan
JohnJohn (Bill) Sheehan] Sheehan
Board of Education
Mark Vitco
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