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)

Jaumann Receives NFIB Endorsement

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has backed Joe Jaumann the Republican and Independent candidate for State Representative in the 104th district.

“As a small business owner and Aldermen in Ansonia, I have worked hard to recharge our local economy,” said Jaumann. “The decisions made by Governor Dan Malloy and the majority have gotten in our way. But, as we do in Ansonia and in the Valley we don’t back down from a challenge. I am proud of the work Team Cassseti has done and what we have done here locally is exactly the approach we need to bring to Hartford.”

NFIB is the leading small-business association in the nation with thousands of members in Connecticut representing a cross-section of the state’s economy. Since its founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today.

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

Jaumann Receives Endorsement from State's Independent Party

ANSONIA - Joe Jaumann has received the unanimous endorsement of the Independent Party of Connecticut, which will place him on both the Republican and Independent lines for the November election.

 

"It's an honor to receive the backing of the Independent Party of Connecticut in my run for State Representative," said Jaumann. "I received the backing of the Independent Party and the Republican Party because I am not beholden to a single party, or any special interest groups. If

we are going to change the state of Connecticut, we need to elected officials who are not afraid to think outside of the box, listen to all sides, and work towards common sense solutions, while putting the taxpayers of Connecticut first."

 

Jaumann continued, "The residents of the 104th district deserve someone who will place the needs of the residents of Ansonia and Derby ahead of any party agenda. As an Alderman, I took the lead pushing for our communities in the 104th district to study Regionalization and shared services so we can find ways to become more efficient while at the same time trying to

increase quality. These are types of ideas transcend parties’ lines and I am very proud to have

been at the forefront of it.”

 

Jaumann is an attorney and small business owner who lives in the 104th district with his wife

Crystal, and four children, the eldest of whom is currently serving proudly overseas in the United

States Marine Corp. He currently serves as an Alderman in Ansonia’s 5th Ward. 

 

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

Kara Rochelle Recieves CT AFL-CIO Endorsement

DERBY – Kara Rochelle, Democratic candidate for state representative for the 104th Assembly District (Ansonia and Derby) received the endorsement of the Connecticut American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO), which represents 80 local unions and over 200,000 active union members in the state from the private sector, public sector, and building trades.

“I’m tremendously honored to have the endorsement of CT’s AFL-CIO, whose members are our neighbors in the 104th and across the entire state," Rochelle said. "The Naugatuck Valley has always believed that hardworking men and women deserve a fair shake and the ability to make a decent living to support their families. I will proudly stand for this value. Having strong public and private sector unions ensures fairness and the safety of Connecticut’s workers. I look forward to representing the AFL-CIO’s membership and all in our community as we work together to build a vital, stable, and prosperous Valley and state."

 

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)

Derby RTC Endorses Jaumann

Pictured Left to Right: Mayor Richard Dziekan, Joe Jaumann and Sam Pollastro

DERBY - At a recent Derby Republican Town Committee meeting, Joe Jaumann, the Republican candidate for State Representative in the 104th District received the unanimous endorsement of the Town Committee membership.

Jaumann during his speech to the town Committee emphasized that focus has to be on the economy and protecting the hardworking families of our communities from the tax and tax more mentality from Hartford.

“The hardworking men, woman and families of the 104th district cannot afford to pay any more in taxes," said Jaumann. "We need a State Representative from the 104th who will be focused on protecting the taxpayers and not working against them.”
 
Mayor Dziekan added, “Joe has been an outspoken leader on making government better and more efficient. He has led the charge on regionalization and shared services between Ansonia and Derby, and was instrumental in establishing the temporary school study regionalization committee.”

Jaumann thanked Mayor Dziekan, Chairman Pollastro and all of the Derby Town Committee members for their support.

“I am humbled by the Committee’s endorsement and I am thankful for all who have pledged support and volunteered to help this campaign season," he said. " We are going to work endlessly to ensure our message gets out to every voter from now until Election Day.”

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

Derby Mayoral Candidate Dziekan Lands Union Endorsement

 

 

DERBY- At a membership meeting on Wednesday, Sept. 20, Rich Dziekan addressed the Teamsters Local 1150, (the International Brotherhood of Teamsters) for Sikorsky employees.

He concluded his speech by saying: “As a veteran I want to thank you again for the opportunity to come here and speak to you today. When I get elected in Derby, I hope to provide for the city what this local 1150 and Sikorsky has been able to provide for the state of Connecticut: Stability, Jobs, and a blue-collar mentality that any municipality would be lucky to build its foundation upon.”

Members at the meeting unanimously endorsed Rich Dziekan. Rich went on to thank Secretary Treasurer and Principal Officer Rocco Calo, the entire Executive Board and its members of the Local 1150 for their continued support.

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

Jaumann Endorsed by Ansonia/Derby GOP's

Ansonia Aldermanic President Phil Tripp, Republican State Senate candidate George Logan, Mayor David Cassetti, State Representative candidate Joseph Jaumann, Ansonia Republican Town Committee Chairman Irving Reed.

Derby Republican Town Committee Chairman Sam Pollastro, State Senate candidate George Logan, State Representative candidate Nicole Klarides-Ditria, State Rep. Themis Klarides, State Representative candidate Joseph Jaumann, Alderman Anthony Staffieri.
 

Just weeks after qualifying, candidate Joe Jaumann (State Representative 104th District Ansonia/Derby) is wasting no time on the campaign trail.

On Sept. 1, Mr. Jaumann received yet another endorsement; this one coming from Chairman Irving Reed and the Ansonia Republican Town Committee (ARTC).

“This election season it’s difficult to find anyone agreeing on anything,” says Ansonia Republican Vice Chairman Lorie Vacarro. “But there is unanimous agreement that Joseph Jaumann is the right choice for State Representative of Ansonia and Derby.”

Meanwhile just across town on Sept. 7, Joe receives seemingly similar results as Chairman Sam Pollastro and the Derby Republican Town Committee (DRTC) congratulates Joe Jaumann after his endorsement speech.

"The Town Committee’s unanimous endorsement speaks volumes about the current state of our policies and the change in direction/leadership we need to take in restoring economic growth to the Valley and the state,” says Chairman Sam Pollastro.

(This is a press release from DRTC Chairman Sam Pollastro)

CT Independent Party Endorses Jaumann

 

ANSONIA/DERBY- The Connecticut Independent Party has endorsed Republican Joseph

Jaumann for State Representative in the 104th District.

 

Jaumann, a political newcomer, is a local attorney and chairman of the Ansonia Planning and Zoning Commission, and his name will now appear on both the Republican and Independent ballot lines on Election Day.

 

“I’m proud to be endorsed by both the Republican and Independent parties and I look forward to

serving the residents of our great community,” said Jaumann. “The Independent Party’s goal of

non-partisan problem solving is the same approach that I believe in, and it is same the approach

that we need in Hartford to move Connecticut in the right direction.”

 

The Independent Party is the third-largest political party in Connecticut and has endorsed many

candidates across the state this year.

 

It is estimated that Connecticut will face another budget deficit in the 2017 legislative session.

In 2011 and 2015, Rep. Gentile sided with Gov. Malloy, and voted for the two largest taxes in

state history.

 

To that point, Jaumann added,

 

“We need a new start. A leader who will be independent minded and a voice of the people of Ansonia and Derby, and not simply a rubber stamp for the Governor. It is clear that the policy of raising taxes and borrowing to pay for the state’s spending problem isn’t working. We need to have and open and honest discussion about our budget and not wait till the 11th hour to have the conversation. We need to tackle the budget problems in this state head on starting on the first day of the session, so we can start focusing on the future and our children’s futures."

 

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

 

Conroy Endorsed by Working Families Party

 

 

 

The Working Families Party has endorsed Theresa Conroy for State Representative in

the 105th Assembly District which includes the towns of Seymour, Beacon Falls and

Derby.

 

Conroy was one of the first lawmakers to recognize the opioid epidemic as a public

health crisis. She has been instrumental in limiting prescriptions to opioids and

increasing access to lifesaving overdose reversal medications.

 

“Representative Conroy is a tireless advocate for working families in her district. She's

worked hard to protect funding for hospitals, championed innovative healthcare

programs to reduce opioid use in the Valley, and has been an integral player in reviving

the manufacturing sector,” said WFP State Director Lindsay Farrell. “She's tough and

she consistently delivered results, and that's exactly the kind of candidate we endorse.

We're proud to support her candidacy.”

 

This year, Conroy took on Governor Malloy as he slashed funding to Griffin Hospital,

risking jobs and patient care. While Republicans all voted "no," Conroy and her

Democratic colleagues restored Griffin's money.

 

“Working families are the heart and soul of Seymour, Beacon Falls and Derby,” Conroy

said. “I will always fight for you in Hartford.

 

Conroy has been a vocal proponent of training students in advanced manufacturing and

has supported upgrades to programs at NVCC and Platt Tech.

 

Theresa Conroy is a legislator and an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse. She worked

for 28 years at the VA Health Center in West Haven.

 

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