Fifteen Valley politicos endorsed Ned Lamont for governor, the Greenwich Democrat’s campaign announced Monday.
“I’m proud to endorse Ned for governor, because we need a leader in Hartford who isn’t afraid to make bold choices. Ned has stood up to the establishment time and again, and he has the right plan to get our state moving again,” Seymour First Selectman Paul Roy said in a prepared statement issued by the campaign.
“Ned brings a fresh approach to meeting the challenges we face here in Connecticut. We need those fresh ideas now more than ever, and we need a fierce advocate who will make things happen. Ned is the candidate I trust to make the changes we need,” said Eileen Krugel, chairwoman of the Ansonia Democrats.
The following officials have endorsed Lamont for governor:
Seymour First Selectman Paul Roy
Ansonia Acting Mayor Steve Blume
Ansonia Town Chair Eileen Krugel
State Representative Linda Gentile
Ansonia Delegate John Gentile
Ansonia Former Mayor and Delegate James Finnucan
Ansonia Former Mayor Lester Hale
Former State Representative Vincent Tonucci
Derby Former Mayor Marc Garofalo
Derby Delegate Tom Lionetti
Ansonia Alderman and Delegate Gene Sharkey
Ansonia Alderman Jerome Fainer
Ansonia Alderman Scott Nihill
Ansonia Alderman Robert Beall
Ansonia Delegate Kevin Blake
“I’m honored by the support I’ve received from people across Connecticut, including these great leaders from the Valley area,” Lamont said.
The candidate was in Derby last Friday, meeting with striking health care workers.
