Democratic Town Committee, Historic Election Result

DTC officers for 2010. The New Chair, Lisa Santangelo; standing

Elizabeth (Lisa) N.W.  Santangelo was elected Chair of the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) tonight by three votes over incumbent Dan Russo: a 33-30 vote. Following the vote, it was noted by standing ovation that Ms Santangelo would be the first woman in Middletown's DTC history to hold this position. Uncontested elections went to

Vice Chair: Anne M  Tommasi (on the left of Santangelo,)
Treasurer: Grady L. Faulkner Jr. (on the far left)  Secretary: Sandra L. Farcaci (to the right of Santangelo).

Common Council Members: Lt; Vincent Loffredo, Rt; Thomas Serra

 While the meeting got off to a very contentious start, with heated debate as well as raised voices over how to proceed with the vote for chair and treasurer, it ended cordially with thank-yous all-round to the former Chair, and Treasurer of the DTC, and a promise to work together on fundraising and supporting the election of Democrats in the coming November election.
More details of the meeting to follow.