Candidate Bio (R): Dina Gagliardi-Ford (R) Board of Assessment Appeals

Dina Gagliardi Ford 

Canidate Bio: Dina Gagliardi-Ford (R) for Board of Assessment Appeals:

I have a bachelor’s degree from Central Connecticut State University in Psychology and Business and then went on to Saint Joseph University to obtain a degree in Family and Consumer Science. I continued there and received a master’s in Early Childhood Special Education. I have been a family and consumer science teacher at Maloney High School in Meriden for five years. I am part of the School Improvement Committee and the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support Team. This year I am also co-chairing the Future Business Leaders of America club. In addition to high school, I am an adjunct professor at Middlesex Community College teaching students about early childhood education. I have a passion for teaching that gets stronger every year.

This is my first involvement with politics but when I moved to Middletown over a year ago I could tell what an amazing town it is and knew that I wanted to get involved. Running for the Board of Assessment and Appeals seemed like a great start.

More info on Middletown Republican candidates can be found at www.middletownctgop.com 

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Candidate Bio: Deborah Kleckowski (R) for Common Council

Deborah Kleckowski (R) for Common Council

Deborah Kleckowski (R) for Candidate for Common Council

I was raised in Middletown, CT.  I am the eldest daughter of Beverly (Dionne) Kleckowski Talbot and Daniel Kleckowski.  I have two younger sisters, Gailyn and Brenda.  I am a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School.  I earned a Bachelor‘s degree from Eastern Connecticut State College and my M.A.L.S degree from Wesleyan University.  I am currently self-employed as a Benefit Consultant with Aflac. I am also an adjunct instructor Middlesex Community College. I am married and I have twin boys.

I began my involvement in politics in 1986 when I was part of a grass-roots campaign for a state representative race.  I continued to work on mayoral, gubernatorial, state representative and Secretary of the State campaigns. In addition to my work on various campaigns I was the chairman of a mayoral inaugural celebration and was appointed to serve on commissions including the New Britain Youth Services Commission and the New Britain Health Commission as Chairman appointed by the Mayor. 

I was elected to the Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission in 2003 as an alternate member and then appointed as a regular member. In 2009, 2011 and 2013 (Minority Liaison) I was elected to and served on the Common Council. I have worked hard to help ensure residents of Middletown are receiving the best services, especially public safety and I keep a close eye on the budget and borrowing to keep our city in good financial health. 

Committees:  Finance and Government, Public Safety, Merger Review (Personnel and General Counsel), Citizens Advisory, Economic Development and Health Commission.

Issues:  It is important for all the Commissions, the Board of Education and the Council to be “on the same page” and no longer work within their own confines and at the very least commissioners should be aware of the projects of other commissions. Working in tandem, projects are more apt to be streamlined, the opportunity for grant opportunities is increased and most importantly more information will be provided to the public.

The city of Middletown is unique in so many ways.  The pride among city employees and the residents of the city is evident. I look forward to continue to serve the residents of the City of Middletown as a member of the Common Council.  I would be honored to represent the citizens of Middletown.
Please visit my facebook page: Vote DebKleckowski (R) Common Council

More info on Middletown Republican candidates can be found at www.middletownctgop.com 

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Candidate Bio: David Bauer (R) for Common Council

David Bauer (R) for Common Council

David Bauer (R) for Common Council 

Born, raised, and educated in Middletown.  

I have served or am serving on the Senior Affairs Committee, Finance & Government Operations, Public Works & Facilities Commission, Recreation & Senior Services Commission, Board of Health, Economic Development Commission, ECRRA, CAC, Public Safety Commission, Public Works Commission, WPCA, Redevelopment Agency, Contract Compliance Committee, CVH Advisory Council, Mattabassett District Board of Directors, Shared Services Committee, and various sub-committees, including all the working groups in the last downtown "parking study".

 Petitioning Candidate for Common Council in 2001.  Petitioning Candidate for 33rd District State Representative in 2002.  Republican candidate for Common Council in 2003.  Republican candidate 33rd District State Representative in 2004. Republican candidate for Common Council in 2005 & 2006.  Republican candidate for Common Council in 2007.   Candidate for 34th District State Representative in 2008.  Republican Candidate for Common Council in 2009. Republican Candidate for Common Council in 2011. Republican Candidate for Common Council in 2013. Republican Candidate for Common Council in 2015.

More info on Middletown Republican candidates can be found at www.middletownctgop.com 

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Meet the Middletown Republican Candidates LIVE on The Edge

The Edge is hosted by Jon Pulino & William Wilson and is shown live on local cable Comcast  channel 15 Middletown. Below are some of their shows featuring candidates for local Middletown offices. 

September 23, 2015-Author Dan Blanchard co-hosts with Republican Common Council candidate Jon Pulino as they interivew the following candidates from the Middletown GOP slate: Phil Pessina, (Common Council), Lindsey Fralick (Common Council), Nick Fazzino (Common Council), Linda Salafia (Common Council), Sebastian N. Giuliano (Common Council), Deborah Kleckowski (Common Council), Molly Salafia (Planning & Zoning) and Geno Cuddy, host of Geno in the Evening.



September 9, 2015-Meet the GOP Candidates- Jon Pulino and William Wilson host a live Comcast Channel 15 program dedicated to meeting the GOP candidates. On this program, the newest and (some) younger members such as: Troy Meeker (BOE candidate), Molly Salafia (Planning and Zoning Candidate), Emmakristan Sveen (Board of Education/Treasurer) and Christopher Petter (Board of Education)discuss the GOP's platform and important issues facing Middletown.



August 7, 2015- Watch members of Sandra Russo-Driska's team appear on The Variety Hour Ct tonight at 8:00 PM on Comcast Channel 15 or Frontier Channel 99 Middletown Feed. Scheduled Gusts: Common Council Candidate Jon Pulino (current member of Zoning Board of Appeals, Cable Advisory Board and Board of Assessment Appeals); Sebastian Giuliano, former 3 term Republican mayor looking for his second term as a common councilor; Linda Tolman Salafia, a former member of the Middletown Common Council who is looking to recapture her council seat and to secure a spot on the Board of Education. Per usual, the show is live and we do accept calls from viewers like you because government is about people. You are important. The on air number is 860-613-3031! Comcast's newest member and host Geno Cuddy will making a cameo at the end of the program to discuss his new program.



Ryan Kennedy hosts Middletown Perspectives with guests: Ken and Cheryl Mcclellan

Candidates Wilson, Clark, Greaves, Fralick, Salafia, Pessina, Fazzino LIVE on The Edge with Jon Pulino

Published on Oct 16, 2015

William Wilson and Jon Pulino host this exciting interview show that features the following guests: Nick Fazino, Phil Pessina, Linda Salafia and Brian E. Clark.

Published on Oct 15, 2015

Comcast/Middletown CT- Hosts William Wilson and author Dan Blanchard interview GOP candidates: Lindsey Fralick, Jon Pulno, Linda Salafia and David Greaves