Farmington Democrats

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1 Farmington Democrats WE ARE LISTENING TO YOU TO MAKE FARMINGTON EVEN BETTER INCLUSION TRANSPARENCY INTEGRITY Keeping the town informed and listening to ideas from all residents as we address town issues and projects. Championing efficient budgets that make the most of our tax dollars and keeping our tax rate low. Prioritizing smart investment in the town s services, schools and infrastructure, so they will remain a cornerstone of our future success. Operating with transparency and integrity, with an emphasis on ethical decision-making and a place for every voice. Supporting quality services for everyone from youth to seniors. VOTE NOVEMBER 7 TH Paid for by The Farmington Democratic Town Committee; Approved by all candidates

2 Democrats for Town Council Experienced, Ethical, Qualified Leaders Who Listen To You Jay GHASSEM-ZADEH: Town Council Chair Small business owner in Farmington Founder & president of JRG Consulting, LLC Former program manager at Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG). Served as budget analyst to municipalities along the east coast Served on various councils and commissions for policy awareness on local, state, and federal issues Masters of Public Administration (MPA) and Certification in Public Financial Management from UCONN Beth KINTNER: Town Council 1st District 20-year Farmington resident and married to Thomas with three sons President of Farmington Future Superintendent s Parent Leadership Forum Farmington Public Schools Volunteer since 2007 Farmington Youth Baseball League, FHS Boys Soccer and Baseball Booster Clubs 14 years non-profit work as a case manager, program administrator, grant writer Masters from Southern CT State University Bachelors from Syracuse University Bruce CHARETTE: Town Council 1st District Collaborated with Farmington Historic District over three years to build a new home with historically accurate details Plainville Downtown Revitalization Committee (2008) Farmington Planning and Zoning Alternate (present) Farmington Historical Commission Alternate (present) Capitol Region Council of Governments (CRCOG) (present) 30+ years professional with Cigna, currently as Information Management Engineer Certified in Proci s Change Management In a 20-year relationship with his partner Dan

3 Democrats for Town Council We will listen to you to preserve all that is great about our Town. Low taxes, excellent education and town services. Edward GIANNAROS: Town Council 2nd District Senior financial analyst/consultant with The Travelers, since 2007 Experienced in budget analysis, forecasting and long-term planning Elected to Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), 2006-present Served as Chairman of ZBA for five years; drafted and passed first-ever ZBA by-laws MBA, Finance, The Barney School of Business, University of Hartford BBA in International Business, The George Washington University Continuing a family tradition of public service. Father, Demetrios Giannaros, served as our State Representative for 16 years Lifelong Farmington resident, attended Farmington public schools and graduate of FHS Patricia BOYE-WILLIAMS: Town Council 2nd District Environmental and Renewable Energy lawyer in private practice, regularly representing municipalities and business of all sizes Former Assistant Attorney General for the State of Connecticut, representing the Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Experienced with understanding regulations that work, those that don t, and how to achieve compromise that benefits the greater good while promoting business Married to Chad (a professor of Computer Science at CCSU) and a mother of two girls Girl Scout leader since 2012 PTO volunteer since 2011

4 Board of Education Ellen SIUTA Nine-year member of the Board of Education Serves on BOE Communications/Community Relations and Health and Wellness committees Former board member of the Farmington Public School Foundation and BOE Liaison for the NEASC Accreditation at Farmington High School Member of Principal and Assistant Principal search committees for FHS, IAR and West Woods schools Former PTO President and school volunteer Founder of Farmington Future Transportation volunteer, Services for the Elderly B.A. UCONN 18-year resident of Farmington, married to Larry with four sons Bill BECKERT Nine-year member of the Board of Education Member of Policy Committee and liaison to Farmington Public School Foundation Served on Communications/Community Relations Committee Farmington Chamber of Commerce Member of Principal search committee for Noah Wallace School Served on TPZ/IWW and Farmington Conservation Commission Farmington FOCUS and school volunteer Farmington Youth Baseball and Softball coach B.A. UCONN, J.D. Western New England University College of Law 16-year Farmington resident, married to Darlene with two children Andrea SOBINSKI Former Co-President and Secretary Noah Wallace School PTO and FPS volunteer since 2010 Superintendent s Parent Leadership Forum Principal s Student Development Council Team Manager Farmington Soccer Club Member of Farmington Future Realtor and local businesswoman 20 years of experience as a social worker in the public and private sectors, including public schools M.S.W. from UCONN School of Social Work and B.A. from Fairfield University Married with two children who attend Farmington Public Schools Proven Leadership and Commitment To Our Schools

5 Town Planning & Zoning Barbara BRENNEMAN Experienced TPZ Commissioner 39-year resident Protector of Farmington s residential character Supporter of Open Space Partner/owner of Leaders Real Estate Serves on Housing Partnership Committee Registrar of Voters Matthew POGSON Lifelong resident of Farmington Father Skip was a long-time Plan and Zoning Board Commissioner and Chair Great-grandson of Theodore Tater Hanson who started Mountain View Farm Graduate of Farmington High School Bachelor s degree in Technology Education from CCSU; Masters degree in Special Education 12 years of teaching experience Automotive Technology and Engineering instructor at Hamden High School Married to Amanda with one daughter Inez ST. JAMES 20-plus-year resident of Unionville and Farmington Realtor President of Farmington High School Friends of Music Member of Farmington Community Chest Volunteers annually with Relay for Life Husband Christopher is a lifelong Unionville resident Mother of two children Board of Assessment Appeals Madelyn COLON Connecticut s Assistant State Treasurer from 1999 to 2005 Policy Developer in financial education for working families Served as Executive Director of the City of Hartford Redevelopment Agency Consultant in public policy and community development Serves on the Board of Directors of the Farmington Woods Master Association B.A., Wesleyan University; M.P.A. and M.B.A., University of Hartford Barney School of Business

6 Town Planning and Zoning Alternates Paula O BRIEN Member of the Board of Education since 2010 Chaired BOE negotiations committee and served as a member of the curriculum and policy committees Undergraduate degree from Cornell University JD from the University of Florida College of Law Served on the Board of Directors for the Farmington Public School Foundation, Winding Trails and the Village Nursery School 17-year resident of Farmington, married to Sean with two sons Joel NOWAKOWSKI Vice President of Commercial Banking at Citizens Bank U.S. Navy/Navy Reserve veteran who served during the first Gulf War BA from Eastern Connecticut State University MBA from the New York Institute of Technology Served on the boards of non-profits that include The Eastern Connecticut State University Alumni Foundation, The iquilt Partnership Board of Corporators, and Amy s Angels Married to Erika with three sons Zoning Board of Appeals Robert PHILLIPS Over 14 years of experience as a certified land use planner Masters degrees in Natural Resource Management and Public Administration, UCONN Current Director of the Farmington Valley Mudhogs NFL Flag Football League Board member and past Treasurer of CT Chapter of American Planning Association (CCAPA) Member of UCONN MPA Alumni Council Coach in the Farmington Youth Baseball League Married to Kim with two children Jon L. SCHOENHORN Current Alternate member of the ZBA Constitutional & Civil Rights Trial Lawyer for 35 years Trail Manager, New England National Scenic (Metacomet) Hiking Trail Former West Hartford Conservation Commissioner Former CT Human Rights Commission Hearing Officer Married to Susan Creamer with one daughter

7 Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates Larry LEVESQUE Senior Attorney with the CT Department of Energy and Environmental Protection Member of the CT Siting Council Graduate of UConn Law School; MA in Urban and Regional Planning from University of Illinois Former Chairman of New Britain Planning Commission and former member of New Britain Finance Board Farmington Valley Trails Council volunteer Member of Farmington Bike and Connecticut Bike Walk Little League volunteer Married to Carol John TUCKER Assistant Attorney General for 20 years representing the people of the State of Connecticut Married 24 years to his wife Diane with one daughter Served for eight years as a municipal zoning official in West Hartford Graduate of Wesleyan University and Washington University School of Law in St. Louis Farmington Land Trust, Green Efforts Clean Up Day and Relay for Life volunteer Constable Peter BAGDIGIAN Lifelong Farmington resident Serves on the Water Pollution Control Authority Past member of both Town Plan and Zoning and the Zoning Board of Appeals Retired from the UConn Health Center Participated in the Dream Ride Experience for Special Olympics Father of three daughters who are graduates of Farmington High School

8 Farmington Democrats WE ARE LISTENING TO YOU TO MAKE FARMINGTON EVEN BETTER EXPERIENCED AND QUALIFIED LEADERSHIP Our town deserves leaders who are ready to operate with full transparency, accountability, and inclusion. BUDGETING THAT DOESN T BREAK THE BANK We are committed to eliminate waste and keep taxes low. We will implement a more efficient budgeting system that will save money while maintaining services, fostering growth and ensuring that capital projects are affordable. ETHICAL AND TRANSPARENT GOVERNMENT Our team will listen to, learn from, and respond on behalf of the community in an ethical manner. Effective policies come from honest conversations that consider the facts. The current leadership allowed misleading information to drive decisions. We will make sure you always have the facts. EMPOWERING OUR COMMUNITY Our team will always be open to your input and work to build consensus on important issues. From our youth to our seniors, our team is committed to investing in high-quality services and in the people that make our community great: YOU! VOTE FOR THE TEAM THAT LISTENS TO YOU. Barbara Marsh, Treasurer 316 Main Street Farmington, CT ECR-WSS POSTAL CUSTOMER FARMINGTON, CT Call for a ride to the polls. Facebook/Farmington Democrats On November 7 TH, VOTE for Inclusion, Transparency, and Integrity.