Middletown GOP Delegation Splits Gov Vote

The city's delegation to the state Republican Party Convention, held at the Mohegan Sun casino in Uncasville, split their vote for governor on Saturday. Five delegates cast votes for the convention's endorsed nominee, Greenwich businessman and former ambassador Tom Foley, while two voted for West Hartford businessman and tea party favorite Joe Visconti.  Visconti finished fifth (last) in the balloting, and did not qualify for a primary.

Foley will likely face two qualifying candidates, Danbury Mayor Mark Boughton and State Senator John McKinney, in a primary on August 12th.

Letter of Endorsement: Please vote for the GOP Slate

To the editor:

I am writing to urge all Middletown voters to vote for the entitre GOP slate of candidates on Nov. 8. I would like to share my thoughts on what makes the following candidates uniquely qualified to serve: Joe Bibisi + Phil Pessina. Both have served on the Common Council for a long time. Both have a lot of experience – something that Middletown needs and deserves in its elected officials. Ed Dypa, Matt Fraulino + Linda Salafia. All three are hard-working and eager to serve the people of Middletown as Common Council members. I urge you, the voter, to give them all a chance to serve you. Callie Grippo , Cheryl McLellan + Alex Levin. All three would bring a spirit of collaboration to the Board of Education. All three are dedicated to seeing that the children of Middletown have the best education possible and will not lose sight of the fact that the children are the Board of Education’s top priority. Ken McLellan, Fred Terrasi + Molly Salafia. All four will work hard as members of Planning and Zoning. Each has the dedication and work ethic required to be productive and impartial. Ronald Borrelli + Corrine Dorsey. Both are very capable and intelligent people who will make sure that whatever they undertake will be done and done well. Laura Gionfriddo. A hard worker and highly competent, Laura can always be counted on to do whatever is asked of her. William Gregorio. Another hard-worker who I am sure will do his best to do his job to the best of his abilities.

Again, I urge everyone to support our entire GOP slate on Nov. 8.

Sincerely,

Lea Tomaszewski

http://middletownctgop.com/