Derby Election

Derby Resident Says He’ll Run For Mayor

by | Nov 18, 2010 11:47 am | Comments (0)

PHOTO: Jodie MozdzerIt’s still a year until municipal election time, but Derby resident Mark Searles this week announced his plans to run for mayor in November 2011.

Searles, a 42-year-old Democrat, hasn’t received the nod from Derby’s Democratic Town Committee yet, but he says he will move forward with his plans with or without their support. 

I have such a groundswell of support,” Searles said.

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The Run And Shoot Re-election Plan

by | Oct 30, 2009 12:02 pm | Comments (0)

The run and shoot — the exciting, unpredictable offensive attack first popularized in the short-lived United States Football League (USFL).

What’s it have to do with Derby politics?

It could be used to describe the Derby Republicans’ strategy against Democrat challenger Dan Foley, Jr. — opting to throw bombs over his head, avoiding the head-on tackle.

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