by Deborah Shah | Nov 1, 2023 | Posts
Hear from Mike Bender, candidate for Planning Commission. He’s been an alternate for the past two and half years, so he knows the issues and is ready to go. Listen to what he has to say about housing and sidewalks, two of his main priorities. Check out his...
by Deborah Shah | Nov 1, 2023 | Posts, Uncategorized
Hear from Mark Ciliano, Democratic candidate for Police Commission, who has been endorsed by Congressman Joe Courtney and the UAW. His candidacy is focused on three priorities: Listening to residents, recruiting and retaining a stable police force and collaborating...
by Deborah Shah | Nov 1, 2023 | Posts, Uncategorized
Jane is a stellar candidate for the Board of Education. Positive, pleasant, smart, collaborative – like all of our candidates. Check Out Her Video
by Deborah Shah | Oct 21, 2023 | Posts
Rob LeMire is an outstanding candidate for Parks & Rec – he is well-connected to the commission through his work on the installation of a disc golf course in Clark Community Park. Learn more about that project—and the value he brings to our community. Check...
by Deborah Shah | Oct 21, 2023 | Uncategorized
George Chang is pivoting from his 16 year tenure on the Board of Education which he chaired the finance and budget committee. He is bringing is commitment to public service and knowledge of finance to a broader arena. Check out his video.
by Deborah Shah | Oct 21, 2023 | Posts
Alfred “Chub” Wilcox is seeking a full term on the Zoning Board of Appeals (he was appointed to that position by First Selectman Carl Fortuna). Chub is also the chair of our Police Commission; needless to say, he has been a committed public servant and...
by Deborah Shah | Sep 27, 2023 | Posts
Record levels of personnel turnover. Wasteful lawsuits defending a lack of transparency. Enough is enough. Fund the request the Police Commission made more than a year ago to determine the root cause(s) of our challenges. Recruiting and retaining officers is...
by Deborah Shah | Sep 24, 2023 | Posts
Record temperatures in September. The boom and bust of flooding and drought. We can’t kick the can down the road with more studies. We know what we have to do. Implement high priority recommendations. Speed the development of Mariner’s Way. Complete the waste water...
by Deborah Shah | Sep 23, 2023 | Posts
Mike Bender, Candidate for Planning Commission, recently shared his thoughts on Facebook There has been some confusion – and even nasty misrepresentation – about my (or Democrats) position on citizen development. The idea is to reduce regulatory barriers...
by Deborah Shah | Sep 21, 2023 | Posts
Investing in affordable housing is key to Old Saybrook’s future success. It brings younger families into our schools. It gives options to our cherished seniors who want to downsize. It provides businesses with the workforce they need. Elect Democrats like Mike Bender,...
