Cheat Sheet: Ansonia 2013 Election

Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 5.

Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m.

In Ansonia, the race for the city’s top office pits incumbent Democrat Mayor James Della Volpe against Republican challenger David Cassetti, the owner of a local construction business.

Where Do I Vote?

Ward 1

St. Anthony’s Church, 199 N. Main St.

Ward 2

First Congregational Church, 44 S. Cliff St.

Ward 3

Holy Rosary Church, 3 Father Salemi Drive

Ward 4

Ansonia Middle School, 115 Howard Ave.

Ward 5

Ansonia Middle School, 115 Howard Ave.

Ward 6

Prendergast School, 59 Finney St.

Ward 7

Mead School, 75 Ford St.

Not sure what ward you’re in, or whether you’re registered? Click here to check with the Secretary of the State’s office.

Other problems? Click here for the website for the city’s registrars of voters. Their office can be reached by calling 203 – 736-5970.

More About The Campaign

The top-of-the-ticket battle between Della Volpe and Cassetti is the seven-term mayor’s most significant electoral challenge since winning office in 1999.

Click here to read a Valley Indy story analyzing the state of play as the race began in earnest in September.

Click here to read every story and guest column the Valley Indy has published about this year’s election.

The Valley Indy hosted a debate between Della Volpe and Cassetti Oct. 24. Click here to read a story about the debate.

Video of the debate is embedded below.

Click here to read the Connecticut Post’s endorsement in the mayor’s race.

Click here for the Ansonia Democrats’ website.

Click here for the Ansonia Republicans’ website.

So Who Else Is Running?

Board of Aldermen

Two candidates will be elected from each ward. Democrats currently hold a 10 – 4 majority.

First Ward

The Democrats are running:

Edward Adamowski (incumbent)
Peter Marcinko (incumbent)

The Republicans are running:

Charles Stowe (incumbent, Second Ward)
Natalie Biasucci

Second Ward

The Democrats are running:

Jamie Puro
Louis Uvino

The Republicans are running:

Lorie Vaccaro
Philip Tripp (incumbent)

Third Ward

The Democrats are running:

Joseph Jeanette Jr. (incumbent)
Denice Hunt

The Republicans are running:

Valeria Wells
Daniel King

Fourth Ward

The Democrats are running:

Jerome Fainer (incumbent)
Anthony DeLucia (incumbent)

The Republicans are not fielding any candidates in the Fourth Ward.

Fifth Ward

The Democrats are running:

Jeffrey Gould

The Republicans are running:

Joan Radin (incumbent)
Anthony Cassetti

Sixth Ward

The Democrats are running:

Gene Sharkey (incumbent)
Scott Nihill (incumbent)

The Republicans are running:

Matthew Edo
Patrick Henri

Seventh Ward

The Democrats are running:

David Knapp (incumbent)
Sal Hanaif

The Republicans are running:

Daniel Evans
David Blackwell Jr.

Town And City Clerk

Eight-term incumbent Democrat Madeline Bottone is retiring. The Dems nominated Assistant Clerk Elizabeth Lynch to fill her spot.

The Republican party nominated Joanne Czeczot.

In addition, Janet Vitarius Waugh, a petitioning candidate, also has a spot on the ballot.

Treasurer

In the city treasurer race, incumbent Democrat Ronald Greski faces off against Republican challenger Judy Larkin-Nicolari.

Board Of Education

A total of four candidates are running for three seats on the school board this year. Voters can vote for two.

The Democrats are running:

Fran DiGiorgi (incumbent)
Noreen DeCiucis

The Republicans are running:

Aretta Kotalis
Vinnie Scarlata

Click here to read responses to a Valley Indy candidate questionnaire to Board of Education candidates.

Sheriff

A total of six candidates are running. Voters may pick any three.

The Democrats are running:

Timothy Holman
Sean Rowley
Louis Macero

The Republicans are running:

Ronald Henri
Peter Gujski
Roy Tidmarsh

We’re Not Done Yet!

In addition to the candidates residents will be voting for, this year’s election ballot also asks voters to approve about $5 million in bonding for various infrastructure projects, as well as several charter revision questions.

Click here to read a Valley Indy story about the bonding projects.

Click here to read the actual ballot questions on the projects.

Click here to read background about the charter revision questions. By far the question that generated the most discussion as the Charter Revision Commission made its recommendations to Aldermen is No. 7, which asks voters whether the city should have a budget referendum if the Board of Apportionment and Taxation passes a budget with a net tax increase of 3 percent or more.

Click here to read incredibly detailed explanations on each of the charter revision questions on the city’s website.

And click here to read an op-ed co-authored by Aldermanic President Gene Sharkey and Republican Town Committee Chairman John Marini in support of the ballot questions.

Check out the sample ballot below.

AND VOTE!

Ansonia Sample Ballot

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