The Board of Directors and Advisory Committee of Ella’s List, the Connecticut political action committee dedicated to supporting and electing Democratic women to leadership at local and state levels, has endorsed 31 CT women who are running for Mayor or First Selectman in the municipal elections of November 7th.
“Across Connecticut we’ve found talented women including municipal office holders, leaders of town boards, schools, religious and volunteer organizations, who’ve made the commitment to run for and serve as the Mayor or First Selectman of their cities and towns. From first-time candidates, to those looking to step up from less demanding offices, as well as current Mayors or First Selectmen seeking re-election, our Ella’s List Inaugural Class of 2017 exhibits breathtaking talent, smart ideas, perseverance, empathy and grit — all the qualities necessary to lead our towns and cities during challenging times. They are working hard to earn the trust and the votes of their constituents. We couldn’t be prouder to support them, “ noted Michelle Parente DiMartino, who is Treasurer.
The 2017 endorsed candidates are:
Sandra Pierog, Bolton
Lynda Mollow, Branford
Ellen Zappo-Sassu, Bristol
Lauren Gister, Chester
Christina Goupil, Clinton
Dr. Anita Dugatto, Derby
Marcia Leclerc, East Hartford
Catherine Iino, Killingworth
Kit Devereux, New Canaan
Pat DelMonaco, New Fairfield
Laura Garay, New Hartford
Toni Harp, New Haven
Susan Canton, North Canaan
Bonnie Reemsnyder, Old Lyme
Margaret Novicki, Orange
Cathy Tendrich, Plainfield
Maureen Nicholson, Pomfret
Susan Bransfield, Portland
Julia Pemberton, Redding
Claudia Baio, Rocky Hill
Susan Spang, Salem
Cathy Osten, Sprague
Stephanie Phillips, Stratford
Melissa Mack, Suffield
Vicki Tesoro, Trumbull
Dr. Ellen Marmer, Vernon
Tracey Hanson, Voluntown
Shari Cantor, West Hartford
Melissa Kane, Westport
Erika Wiecenski, Willington
Candy Perez, Winsted/Winchester
These women offer voters the best choice for Mayor or First Selectman in their respective communities. We urge you to vote for them on November 7th.
About Ella’s List
Following the path of three great “Ellas” who were trailblazers in their time, Isabella Beecher Hooker, Bella Abzug, and Ella T. Grasso, Ella’s List is working to build a strong bench of female elected officials in Connecticut, moving towards equal representation in government. Ella’s List is committed to electing Democratic women to municipal office, a critical stepping-stone for women first entering the political arena. In addition to financial support, Ella’s List provides targeted candidates with access to female elected leaders and women of influence in Connecticut politics who offer valuable strategic advice and guidance.
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