32BJ SEIU Announces Endorsements for Upcoming Local Elections Around Connecticut

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32BJ SEIU Announces Endorsements for Upcoming Local Elections Around Connecticut

Largest property service union on the east coast makes public its support of candidates who have been consistent champions on issues of economic, racial, and immigrant justice

 

HARTFORD, CT — 32BJ SEIU has officially announced its endorsement of several candidates across Connecticut ahead of election day next month. The slate of endorsements covers races occurring in 22 municipalities for a variety of posts such as boards, city councils, and mayoral elections.

Election Day is on Tuesday, November 4, this year. Early voting in Connecticut begins today and goes through November 2.

“More than ever, we need leaders whose values and actions align with those of our union and all workers across Connecticut. As the federal administration continues its targeted attacks on immigrants, education, and healthcare, we need leaders at the forefront, standing up for the most vulnerable amongst us,” said Rochelle Palache, Vice President and State Director of 32BJ SEIU, “These candidates have demonstrated an unwavering support for Connecticut’s residents. We’re confident they will do all that’s possible to meet them where they are and ensure an accessible, fair, and just Connecticut where we can all thrive.”

Candidate Name Office Municipality
Adam Preston Board of Aldermen – 3rd Ward Ansonia
Daniel Stahl Board of Aldermen – 6th Ward Ansonia
Frank Tyszka Mayor Ansonia
Jacquelyn Daniels Board of Aldermen – 1st Ward Ansonia
Lisa Glazer Board of Aldermen – 7th Ward Ansonia
Patricia DaSilva Board of Aldermen – 5th Ward Ansonia
Sean Rallis Board of Aldermen – 3rd Ward Ansonia
Joseph Sokolovic Board of Education Bridgeport
Nicole Nelson City Council – 130th District Bridgeport
Robert Traber Board of Education Bridgeport
Ellen Zoppo-Sassu Mayor Bristol
Jennifer Tagariello City Council – District 2 Bristol
Mark Dickau City Council – District 3 Bristol
A. Fiona Pearson Town Council – At-Large Cheshire
Augusta Gilberti Board of Education Colchester
Bernie Dennler First Selectman Colchester
David Koji Treasurer Colchester
Denise Turner Board of Selectmen Colchester
Eric Arthur Jackson Board of Assessment Appeals Colchester
Jillian Vinci Board of Finance Colchester
Krista Kardys Board of Finance Colchester
Nancy Nelson Board of Education Colchester
Rosemary Coyle Board of Selectmen Colchester
Sean Gillespie Board of Finance Colchester
Lisa Thomas Town Council Coventry
Megan Boshuyzen Board of Education Coventry
Roberto Alves Mayor Danbury
Joelyn Leon Town Council East Hampton
Angie Parkinson Town Council East Hartford
Douglas Foley Legislative Council – At-Large Hamden
Shontá Browdy Board of Education Hartford
Tiffany V. Thiele Board of Selectmen Hebron
Alexandra Lamb Board of Education Manchester
Dennis Schain Board of Directors Manchester
Jay Moran Mayor Manchester
Jessee Muñiz-Poland Board of Directors Manchester
Pamela Floyd-Cranford Board of Directors Manchester
Sarah Jones Board of Directors Manchester
Warren Packer Constable Manchester
Carlita Cotton Town Council Mansfield
Diadette Hernandez City Council – Area 2 Meriden
John Hauselt City Council – Area 3 Meriden
Sarah Taylor City Council – Area 4 Meriden
Stephany Morales-Valentin Board of Education Meriden
Yvette Cortez City Council – Area 1 Meriden
Candyce Scott Common Council – Ward 3 New Britain
John McNamara Common Council – Ward 4 New Britain
Yadira Maldonado Common Council – Ward 2 New Britain
Amanda Martinelli Board of Alders – Ward 8 New Haven
Mildred Melendez Board of Alders – Ward 13 New Haven
A.J. Tiniakos Town Council Newington
Amy Perrotti Board of Education Newington
Frank DeMaio Fire Commissioner Newington
Hilda Nieves Town Council Newington
Jessica Weaver Board of Education Newington
Jon Trister Mayor Newington
Kathy Gonzalez Town Council Newington
Kim Radda Town Council Newington
Matt Plourd Town Council Newington
Meri Beatrice Board of Education Newington
Sam Sharma Board of Education Newington
Shaun Holloran Board of Education Newington
Benjamin Gediman Town Council Plainville
Brittany Bouchard Board of Education Plainville
Melissa Sweeney Board of Education Plainville
Mike Duncan Board of Aldermen – Ward 3 Shelton
Bernard Sykes Town Council Vernon
Jeremy Geller Mayor Vernon
Laurie Abernathy Town Council Vernon
Maryann Levesque Town Council Vernon
Phyllis Winkler Town Council Vernon
Kay Muñoz Board of Education Waterbury
Kenneth Curran Board of Aldermen – District 1 Waterbury
Joshua Steele Kelly Board of Finance Waterford
Becky Jacobsen Board of Education Windsor
Ojala Naeem Town Council Windsor
Narciss Green Representative Town Meeting – First District 3
Ursula Moreshead Representative Town Meeting – First District 2

 

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With more than 180,000 members in 11 states and Washington, D.C., including 5,000 members in Connecticut, 32BJ is the largest building service workers union in the country.

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