Rochelle Receives CWA Endorsement

Kara Rochelle, candidate for State Representative in the 104^th District, to represent Ansonia and Derby is proud to receive the endorsement of the Communication Workers of
America, Local 1298.

 

“Kara’s commitment to the betterment of the working class, and recognizing the value
organized labor provides in that journey is a recipe for success., said David Weidlich Jr., President of CWA Local 1298. "We are confident Kara will deliver for her constituents.  We know we can count on Kara to fight for
the working people, retirees and our children’s future.” 

“I am fiercely dedicated to protecting our working class,” said Rochelle, “I know
that our focus needs to be in creating stable, decent paying jobs with fair
benefits for our residents in the Valley and all over the state."
 

CWA 1298 has over 3,300 members, and has bargained contracts with Frontier Communications, AT&T, AT&T Mobility – Connecticut, Massachusetts & Rhode Island, Computer Sciences Corporation,  DEX LLC, Unite HERE Alliance, and T-Mobile.

To date, Rochelle has also received endorsements from Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro, State Representative Linda Gentile,  Connecticut’s Working Families Party and the Connecticut AFL-CIO.
 

(This is a press release from Rochelle's campaign)

Ansonia Democrats Endorse DeLauro, Rochelle

ANSONIA- The Ansonia Democratic Town Committee recently endorsed Rosa DeLauro to represent Ansonia in the 3^rd Congressional district and have endorsed Kara Rochelle to represent Ansonia and Derby as State Representative for the 104th district.

“Thank you to the members of the Ansonia Democratic Town Committee for endorsing my candidacy for the U.S. House of Representatives,” said DeLauro. “I take this endorsement not as a reward for my past service, but as an incentive to work harder for you and your family.  With so much at stake, we must work harder than ever for legislation focused on job training, equal pay for equal work, paid sick leave, support for education, affordable health care, better infrastructure and improved nutrition standards for all Americans. What ties all of these issues together is our shared fundamental focus on serving the middle-class and ensuring the deck is not stacked against working families. My commitment to these issues has never been stronger, and I am energized for the fights ahead.”

Rochelle was equally pleased by the endorsement. 

“I am honored and humbled to have the endorsement and backing of the members of the Ansonia DTC, who care deeply for best interests of our residents,” she said. “My professional experience and deep roots in the Valley make me uniquely qualified and capable to represent Ansonia and Derby - strongly and effectively. This race, however, is not about me; it is about all of us and about sending someone to Hartford who will fight for what we need - economic development, good paying jobs, proper education funding, and a path for our older neighbors to retire with dignity. I love my community, will fight for all of you and look forward to earning your trust and support."

Tarek Raslan, chairman of the Ansonia Democratic Town Committee lauded both candidates.

“Both Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro and Kara Rochelle represent the spirit of the Naugatuck Valley and they are hard working women who are tirelessly focused on improving the community,” he said. “Ansonia receives roughly half  of  its  funding from Hartford and with   Representative  Linda Gentile retiring, we’re going to need a strong candidate who grew up in the Valley and understands the challenges facing our community to keep our city and our schools well-funded, Kara is the only candidate in the race that has those credentials."

(This is a press release from Ansonia DTC)

Meet the Ansonia Candidates Oct. 25

Ansonia DTC to Host Pre-Election Pizza Party Fundraiser

WHAT:                             The Ansonia Democratic Town Committee (ADTC) presents their pre-election fundraiser supporting this year’s slated candidates.

WHERE:                          Rosa Mina Pizzeria – 384 East Main Street, Ansonia

WHEN:                             Saturday, October 21 – 5:00pm to 7:00pm

 Join ADTC for a "Pre-Election Pizza Party" annual fundraiser to support Ansonia Dems' slated candidates running in this November's municipal election. We are also expecting attendance from multiple Democratic candidates who are running for Governor as well, including new candidate Dita Bhargava (learn more about her by clicking here). Meet the candidates, and enjoy locally made food!

Cost is $30.00 per person, and includes unlimited pizza, tossed salad, coffee, tea, and soft drinks. Children 10 and under are free. Cash bar will also be available.

Please remit your personal check, payable to "ADTC", along with SEEC Form P (which you can find here) to:

Jo Lynn Flaherty

28 Pinecrest Avenue

Ansonia, CT 06401

 
Payments and forms can also be submitted upon arrival at the event. If unable to attend, please consider making a donation to the campaign by clicking here. Mayoral candidate, Tarek Raslan, and all Democratic candidates are working tirelessly to ensure success on Election Day... ADTC is counting on you!

Please contact Jo-Lynn Flaherty with any questions about the event at (203) 982-3419

*Paid for by Ansonia Democratic Town Committee, James Hubbard, Treasurer

(This is a press release from the Ansonia DTC)

Meet & Greet Sunday with Valley Democratic Candidates

Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats Introduce Endorsed Candidates

Meet the Candidates will allow the Naugatuck Valley community to get to know candidates for the upcoming municipal elections

(Derby, CT) September 1, 2017 – Founded in February of 2017, the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats have had their eye on municipal elections in the valley from day one. Now they are ready to reveal their first group of endorsed candidates. The twelve endorsed candidates represent Ansonia, Derby, Seymour, and Shelton.

On Sunday, September 10^th from 5 to 7 pm the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats will be hosting their Meet the Candidates event at The Hops Company in Derby, CT. Slated to appear are mayoral candidate Tarek Raslan and candidate for Alderman from the 5^th Ward Sennea Raslan from Ansonia, incumbent mayor Anita Dugatto, Board of Education candidate Mark Heuberger, and Board of Taxation candidate Kara Rochelle from Derby, Board of Selectmen candidates Stephan Behuniak and Rob Van Egghen, Planning and Zoning Commission candidate Jeff Hanewicz, Board of Assessment Appeals candidate Kwame Dunbar, Library Board of Directors candidate Audrey Lenhard, and Board of Finance alternate candidate Kristyn Hanewicz from Seymour, and candidate for Alderman from the 2^nd Ward Jason Jones from Shelton.

Not the first nor the last time that the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats will be out in the community, this event will be a chance for the people of the valley to mingle with local political candidates and activists in a relaxed setting. Members of the organization will also be on hand to answer questions about this fledgling group.

About Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats

Founded in February of 2017, the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats were voted an official chapter of the Connecticut Young Democrats in May of 2017. They represent Democrats between the ages of 14 and 36 from Ansonia, Beacon Fall, Derby, Naugatuck, Oxford, Seymour, and Shelton. They are working to bolster new engagement in valley politics as well as furthering the efforts of local Democratic candidates.

(This is a press release from the Naugatuck Valley Young Democrats)

Seymour Democrats Seeking Candidates

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Democratic Town Committee is seeking candidates to run for various town offices in November’s municipal election and will being choosing a slate for the July convention.

The party is looking for residents interested in running for the following boards:  Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, Board of Finance, Board of Assessment Appeals, Board of Police Commissioners, Board of Library Directors and the Planning & Zoning Commission.

The town committee will be supporting candidates that are invested in their community:  looking to make it a better place to live, work, raise a family and stay after retirement.  Interested candidates should be able to work well with others for the improvement of Seymour. 

The committee will nominate and endorse a slate of candidates in July.  Any registered voter in Seymour may seek nomination.

Interested residents should contact Democratic Town Chairman Phil Wilhelmy at 203-888-4383 or Theresa Conroy at 203-888-1300. 

(This is a press release from Seymour DTC)

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Seymour registrars to hold lottery

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Registrars of Voters will hold a public lottery to determine the order of candidates’ names on the Nov. 5, 2013 Municipal Election Ballot. 

The lottery will be held at 2 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Registrar of Voters Office at Seymour Town Hall, 1 First St. 

This is a press release from Town Hall.

Seymour GOP seeks candidates

SEYMOUR - Seymour Republican Town Committee Chairman Bill Paecht announced today any registered Republican residing in Seymour may submit their names to Town Committee Secretary Peter Jezierny, if they wish to run for public office in Seymour.  

 

Paecht noted that due to time restraints imposed by state election rules, candidates must contact the Secretary by e-mail (peterjnra@yahoo.com) on or before June 21, 2013.

 

Candidates must indicate which office they will be seeking in the November 2013 election.

 

 

This information is from a press release.

Seymour Dems seek candidates; meeting slated May 29

SEYMOUR - The Seymour Democratic Town Committee is seeking candidates for the municipal elections in the fall of 2013.  

Anyone interested should contact Steven P. Kulas at 203-881-8390. 

There will be a special meeting of the Democratic Town Committee at 7 p.m. May 29 in the Norma Drummer room in Town Hall. 

All Democrats are invited to attend. 

This post is taken from a press release.