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Keith Alexander, Legislative Council District 2
I’ve lived in Sandy Hook since 1996; married to Elizabeth, father to Claire and Scott (Newtown schools graduates). I’m an engineer at heart, designer by trade, astrophysicist in my next life. For the last two years, I’ve served as chair of the Legislative Council. I love the feeling of being nestled in this community in…
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Eric Paradis, Legislative Council District 2
My wife and I moved our family here because of what Newtown offers. Our schools, parks, community offerings are our strengths and I want to continue to improve what we can offer families so that we remain a vibrant, inclusive community. I was elected to the Legislative Council in 2023. I want to continue to…
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Jordana Bloom, Legislative Council District 2
I have lived in Newtown with my family for more than 20 years and was encouraged by enormously supportive peers to get involved in the community. I want to continue to set an example for all residents to actively participate in our government. Married (husband John Fletcher); four children (Jamison, Jackson, Hudson, and Hayden); and…
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Laura Miller, Legislative Council District 1
I have lived in Newtown more than 25 years. I never tire of the scenery and varied landscape around Newtown, and I love calling Newtown my home. I raised my three children here and cannot imagine a better place to live. My inspiration to run for Legislative Council came during the Book Challenges. Literacy is…
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Peter Schwarz, Planning and Zoning Commission
What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? As a corporate lawyer, my job is not to create controversies or make problems worse … my job is to advise my executives how to solve a complicated business problem within the law. I’ve been dong that for almost 40 years…
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John Fletcher, Board of Finance
For the Board of Finance, the most important issues are investing in schools and education; encouraging smart business development in town; and working in a bipartisan way to keep our spending affordable – as the BOF has in recent years. More broadly, it is important to keep our town government focused on Newtown issues. We…
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Jill Soderholm, Planning and Zoning
What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? I have a professional background in architecture, land planning, and real estate finance. As a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission, I would contribute to the evaluation of project proposals and the application of zoning regulations. Most recently I was a member…
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Janette Lamoureaux, Board of Finance
Janette Lamoureaux, incumbent, is running to retain her seat on the Board of Finance.
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Common Ground Episode 6
Three Legislative Council candidates are in the spotlight this week on Common Ground, Newtown’s public affairs program on Charter local access. Arnie Berman (D-District 3), Chris Gardner (D-1) and Michelle Embree Ku, D-3, talk about the issues that Newtown voters care about.
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Alan Clavette, Zoning Board of Appeals
Alan has been an elected member of the Newtown Zoning Board of Appeals since 2003, currently serving as the chairman. He is also am a member of the Board of Directors for Newtown Savings Bank and the Connecticut Institute for Communities (CIFC) based in Danbury. He is running with Betsy Paynter, who is currently vice…
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Betsy Paynter, Zoning Board of Appeals
Betsy Paynter and Alan Clavette are the Democratic candidates for the Zoning Board of Appeals. Betsy is currently vice chair of the board of Edmond Town Hall.
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Doria Linnetz, Board of Education
My husband and I moved to Newtown in 2007, drawn to a community that offered a more reasonable cost of living, excellent schools and a community that shared similar values – education, service, and kindness. We now have two children, both attending Newtown Public Schools. We also share our home with our two dogs (Toby…
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Beth Young, Board of Finance
What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? My background has taught me to be able to listen carefully and not be shy about asking questions. I am also a team player who thoroughly enjoys learning and sharing with others. What do you think are the most important traits…
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Herb Rosenthal for ETH Board of Managers
Herb Rosenthal is running to retain his seat on the Edmond Town Hall Board of Managers. Herb is a former five-term First Selectman, serving from 1997 — 2007, and has remained a dedicated public servant in the town he loves since then.
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Labor Day Parade Photos!
So many great people. So many terrific candidates. And what a great crowd, for Newtown’s 63rd Labor Day Parade!
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Ready for the Parade?
DTC members and family get our float ready for Monday’s Labor Day parade!
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Meet the candidates on Youtube
One minute apiece with 12 of our candidates. 🙂 Video also available on individual profile pages.
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Chris Eide, Legislative Council District 1
What in your background serves you best in the office you’re running to hold? One reason I’m confident that I will be able to serve in this office is that I have done so successfully in the past. I have served on the Legislative Council already for six years. In that time, I served on…
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Walczak Pledges to Listen and Respond
From the Newtown Bee, 7/31/2025 A Commitment to Responsiveness To The Editor: Running for First Selectman is an extraordinary honor, and I’m grateful for the trust the Democratic Town Committee has placed in me. I pledge to serve the residents of Newtown with every resource and ounce of energy I have. As I consider what…
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Action Alliance on Common Ground
Common Ground, Newtown’s own public affairs program, this week features Po Murray and Cali Taylor of Newtown Action Alliance! See it on our Youtube channel: