Realistic Balance Mayoral Candidate Kilian to Donate Campaign War chest

Below is a letter received from Realistic Balance mayoral candidate John Kilian. Kilian lost to incumbent Mayor Dan Drew (D), but received 16% of the total votes cast for mayor; a precedent for a third party challenger in Middletown. Mayor Drew raised $93,000 in contributions for re-election campaign. Kilian says he  will be donating 100% of his raised funds as he spent no money for his bid for mayor.
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Since the campaign ended, people have been lining up to solicit me for my candidate committee surplus. After due diligence  I am going to direct my treasurer to disburse the entire kit and caboodle left in the Citizens for Kilian account to The Buttonwood Tree Performing Arts and Cultural Center.  They are a local institution that plays an important role in our community, and they are in need of financial support from the community.

As far as what will become of the bond I posted when I sued the City, that will become available before Thanksgiving, and has been reserved for what will likely be a very large bar bill in Newtown the day after.


Sincerely,

John Kilian

Swearing in of Middletown's Elected Officials Nov. 12 WWMS

 Celebrate the swearing-in of all newly elected officials on November 12th 7 p.m. at Woodrow Wilson Middle School in Middletown. 

Public is  invited to attend. Congratulations to all those those elected! 

Letter to the Editor: Middletown Republican Platform Vote ROW A

The letter below reflects views and opinions not necessarily shared by the Insider staff, and is published as a courtesy to readers.The following was received as a letter to the editor from Middletown Republican vice chair William Wilson.

2013 Platform 

We of the Republican Party stand for fiscal and social conservatism; personal responsibility; and small government.

City Budget and Taxes

·  SPENDING increases, if unavoidable, should be increased by no more than the increase in the Grand List. 

·  BONDING - A Charter Revision Commission will be empaneled to require that bonding, which requires a referendum, must be approved by a minimum of 25% of the registered voters, during regular voting schedules.   Additionally, bonding under $750,000 must be approved by a 9 vote super  majority of the common council.

·  UNPRODUCTIVE and unsuccessful city programs will be eliminated.  We support incentive programs for city workers who find money saving measures for the city.  We support making directors responsible for their budgets, by making the accuracy of their budgets a subject of their job performance evaluations.

·         BUDGETS will include 5-year projections

·  ATTRACT and promote new and expanded businesses to increase our tax base.

Development

·  Planning and Development should be approached responsibly for the betterment of the city and all her citizens.  That means economic and residential development and conscious decisions to leave open spaces should be accomplished through a balance of environmental concerns and business needs.

Long Range Planning

·  MIDDLETOWN  will develop a long-range plan for administration and budgeting purposes.  A twenty-year plan will be adopted for our infrastructure:  buildings, water, sewer and streets.

Our Seniors

·  SENIOR programs will be coordinated in neighborhoods beyond the Senior Center

http://middletownctgop.com/

Letter to the Editor: Vote for Fiscal Responsibility, Vote Giuliano

Below is a letter to the editor published as a courtesy to readers; all opinions expressed are that of the author and not necessarily that of the Insider staff.  -------------------------------------------------------------- 
 I urge all Middletown residents to join me in electing former Mayor Sebastian Giuliano to the Common Council. He has proven himself to be a tireless advocate for our city, placing the interests of citizens over political concerns.

He has repeatedly worked to implement reforms to protect the City's financial health. During his years as mayor, the tax base grew, the City's cash reserves grew, the North End saw a long-anticipated revitalization come about, and the business climate reached new heights.

Seb has advocated fiscal discipline that will protect future generations of Middletown citizens. If elected, he will work to implement a requirement that city budgets contain 5-year projections, so we can actually see how today's decisions impact our future. He also believes that borrowing money or taking it from the City's "rainy day" funds should only happen when approved by a 9-vote "supermajority" of the Common Council. And he believes that the Board of Education should have a more direct and open method of a adopting its own budget.

I'm voting for Seb Giuliano on November 5 and I ask all Middletown voters to do the same!

Lea Tomaszewski

Short Stories from the Insider: Enough is Enough

Short Stories from the Insider: Enough is Enough

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Enough is enough. Mayor Dan Drew insinuating that he has no knowledge of this recent flyer attacking Council candidate and former Mayor Seb Giuliano is a crock. If you believe that I have a bridge to sell you. (Portland Bridge with new lights)

Dan Drew held a fund raiser for the Working Families party (as contrasted with his own reelection committee) and the proceeds of which paid for this mailer. To claim no knowledge ,let alone no direct involvement with it just insults everyone’s intelligence.

Everyone knows that this is Phil Pessina in conjunction with the democrats have a goal in mind. Now you can see why the Republicans did not nominate Phil for reelection. Now Phil is being used and played by the democrats (along with the Working Family party) to do their dirty work? Phil on strings, not to smart, do you think?  It’s very hard to believe that the Working Families party had the funds to disperse the flyer. People, this is how the democrats work with money, dishonestly.

Another thing Mayor Dan Drew continues to say he works in a bipartisan manner as quoted on the Middletown Patch November 1^st 2013: "We've spent the last two years fixing problems and we have a vision for the city that we hope to move forward in a unified, bipartisan fashion."

WHAT BYPARISAN FASHION! He has an 8-4 majority on the council. The true fact is 10-2 majority with Phil and Joe. Does he really think the citizens of Middletown are stupid? If the common council had a republican majority or even split than he would have to work in a bipartisan manner to accomplish what all believe is good for Middletown. We need less spending and lower taxes and more business in town.  But with a majority he doesn’t have to work hard at all to get what he wants.

He constantly say’s the city is moving forward when in reality it’s not moving at all. Take a look around and you will notice numerous residential for sale signs all over town. People are not only leaving Middletown but the State Of Connecticut because they can no longer afford to live here. When students graduate they are relocating to other states that have jobs and fewer taxes. Let’s wake up and smell the coffee.

The democrats are destroying our town and state. They target low information voters to stay in power and the rest of us suffer. Therefore please get out and VOTE ROW A November 5^TH.

Guest blog: Blast from the Past by John Milardo

Below is a essay by John Milardo. All opinions expressed are that of the author and not necessarily that of the Insider staff. The essay in its original format can be downloaded here:

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“And Justice For All” is a newsletter involving my opinions, views, and commentary as a life long Middletown resident. In my capacity as a former employee of Middletown (retired) for over 41 years, I have a different perspective regarding how and why public figures do what they do."

Republican Council candidate Nick Fazzino put on a great dance last night, Saturday,

November 2nd, at the Son’s of Italy hall on Court Street. Nick, once one of Connecticut’s best DJ’s back in the day, still hasn’t lost his touch. Even though he is running as a

Common Council candidate, the event was touted as being “for everyone just to have a good time dancing, eating, and catching up with old friends you may not have seen for a while.”

Well, that really happened. There was a full house at the event; over 300 in attendance. The age group ran the gamut from 20’s, to let’s just say mature. There were Republicans, Democrats, Unaffiliated, and non-voters sharing tables, conversation, and the dance floor.
Everyone was up and dancing, mingling with people they haven’t seen for a while, and catching up on life. They truly were having a fun time. It was a great success for the community.

I was told the only disappointing thing that happened was several friends of the organizer, who were going to attend, didn’t. They told Nick Fazzino they had been approached by Councilman Thomas Serra (Nick’s very own cousin), and a protégé, telling them if they attended the event, sponsored by a Republican candidate, it wouldn’t go over well with him and the Democrats. These friends also informed Nick they were told “not to forget who has and can take care of you”. I’ve known Nick for many years, and one thing he is not is a liar.

First of all, shame on those individuals who allowed themselves and spouses to be bullied by a couple of impotent minded people who think they can control peoples lives - who
heir friends are - and where they can go. Secondly, who do these two bullies think they are? I guess these two jerks choose their friends and family by political Party first? 

These individuals can keep on lying to everyone about what great people they are, continue having their names submitted to organizations to be honored for being such great human beings, and have their names put on a couple of more plaques throughout the City.

The truth is there are many people out there that really and truly know what they are about, and what a phony perception they portray to the community. Remember friends, Karma can be a bitch sometimes.

Stay strong. Stay involved. Stay together. Seek the truth.
John Milardo

Letter to the Editor: BOE Should be Board that Drives Middletown by Brian Kaskel BOE Candidate

The essay reflects views and opinions not necessarily shared by the Insider staff, and is published as a courtesy to readers.
Brian Kaskel (R) is running for election to the  Board of Education.
His bio can be read here:http://www.middletowninsider.com/2013/09/candidates-bio-brian-kaskel-r-for-board.html
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To the Editor:
The election season is coming to an end and I now have a chance to look back at my experience. It was just over four months ago, that I started having conversations with a fellow running mate about what it would mean to run for the Board of Education.  
I said to her, while standing at the grocery store, “I am not a politician.” I was just a very active and involved parent. I thought about it for a few days and weeks and decided that that was exactly what the board of education needed — less politics and more action. 
So I sent in my letter of intent, went through the interview process, received the Republican Town Committee’s nomination, and thus began Brian Kaskel for Board of Education 2013. I went into the process with a strict “NO POLITICS” stance, and very quickly had my ideals challenged.  

Whether it was my fellow Republicans, the Democrats across the aisle, Independents, parents, teachers, community members, current board of education members or even other like-minded board of education members from other parts of Connecticut; it seemed everywhere I turned there were nuances of politics.  

The Board of Education is the real deal in Middletown politics, and if I wanted a chance to have my ideas (my platform, if you will), taken seriously I need to have my voice heard.
Now, I still believe that politics, or at the very least, the politics we see at the city level, have absolutely no place in education.  

Please do not get me wrong, I do believe that the current board of education here in Middletown shares that sentiment. The children of Middletown are the most important asset we have as a community, and we cannot gamble their future by playing “politics as usual.”  
I have always been very inspired by the current board’s willingness to work together to make some very tough decisions — but there have been times where there were some party line divisions on some very key issues. When elected, I will practice what I preach, and stand up for what I believe in, I will negotiate in good faith, and I hope to have the support of my colleagues to do so as well.

I recently had a wonderful opportunity to speak to some high school students in their U.S. Government class, and that is where it all hit home.  
These young people have valid ideas about some very real issues, and they need a venue to be heard. Parents and their children need to feel empowered to have their voices heard. This classroom, which was a tiny sample of the entire student population, had many concerns that many of us had no idea even existed.   

In my opinion, there is a fundamental disconnect between the Middletown School District and the City of Middletown itself. As a parent, I feel that the Board of Education is a merely cog in the wheel that is Middletown. We need to be the engine that drives Middletown.  

Ultimately this does come down to money, and let me take my “battle stance” here. I DO NOT want to raise taxes on the citizens of Middletown. I do not want to continue to tax and spend. I do not want to kick the can down road and let future administrations and future generations figure out how to pay for it after we are long gone.  

I want to have a balanced budget and live within our means. Our children's futures cannot afford to be determined today based on our unwarranted habit of writing out checks and spending money we don’t have (I know very political sounding wasn’t it?).  

Bottom line, in order to deal with the unfunded state mandates, the Board of Education needs to be given more city dollars to accomplish its goals. How do we do this without raising taxes, you ask? Simple — reallocate existing funds. Take a hard look at how and where the money is being spent — and be ready to say “no” and make tough decisions.  

Priority should be placed on Public Safety and Education, period. Downtown revitalization and tourism is wonderful as it entices people to come from surrounding areas to have dinner and enjoy what Middletown has to offer.  However, it’s Public Safety and Education that will get people to move to Middletown and stay for the long term.

The National Association of Realtors says the second most important reason (after price) that people choose their homes is because of the schools. It is simple math. Improving the schools will make people want to live in Middletown. When Middletown becomes more desirable, home values go up, it is supply and demand. When home values go up, tax revenues increase.  
When tax revenues increase — money becomes available to work on the ancillary items that make a city like Middletown all it can be.  Start with the kids — it becomes contagious.
So, yes — spend more of the existing money on the schools today — create money for the city in the future. We need technology in the schools, we need more teachers and smaller class sizes, and we need to prioritize school health and safety.  

We need fair and equitable resources and programs from the top down.  The schools are doing wonderful things with what we have and are given — we can do so much better with more. Our teachers are being asked to prepare children for jobs that don’t even exist today, yet they have to do it with tools and resources that are long out of date.

Last is marketing. We already have a great product that people don’t know about. We’re losing families and money to magnet schools, based on promises and promotions — but many of those families come back because the grass is not always greener on the other side.  
The fact of the matter is we have more educational success stories and extracurricular accomplishments than most school systems in the area — but nobody knows because we don’t get the word out. In today’s world of social media, it is easy and inexpensive to show people how amazing we truly are.

I would like to take this opportunity to personally thank the Middletown Federation of Teachers and the Middletown Federation of Para-Educators for publicly endorsing my candidacy and for putting their trust in me that I can make a difference. I also want to thank you, the readers, for allowing me to be on my “soap box.”  
If you want checks and balances in YOUR city, then please vote Row A. 

Candidate Bio: Fred Carroll for Common Council (Realistic Balance)

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Fred Carrol for Common Council, Realistic Balance Party 

 

Hello Middletown Readers, I'm Fred Carroll and I'm running for a seat on the Middletown's Common Council on the Realistic Balance Party line; proceeding is a brief profile.
I was born in Queens, New York in 1953 within a one mile radius of two libraries,and a park which was chock full of chess tables and hand ball courts.

I would say that my political philosophy can be summed up by the line spoken by Cool Hand Luke,"Sometimes nothing is a pretty good hand." I have a gutter eye view of life in Middletown and"quality of life" issues would be my primary focus. I would presume to offer my own experience a la "Bums With Brooms" as a template for dealing with the ever growing problem of the irascible street life in Middletown.
"Give an (indigent)  man a broom and what he does or doesn't do with it, will tell you all you need to know about what to do with him."

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Fred Carroll

Candidate Bio: Robert Blanchard Planning & Zoning (D)

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Candidate Robert Blanchard for Planning & Zoning (D) 

 

Full name: Robert S. Blanchard, 25
Education: B.A. Syracuse University
Work: Executive Aide, Office of the Attorney General
Why do you want to hold public office in Middletown? Public service is an important part of who I am. Growing up, my parents always pressed service to your community (not necessarily through politics), upon my sister and me. Whether it came through coaching athletics, involvement in the local church or assisting with children’s camps and afterschool programs, I was always taught to give back any way that you could. I would be truly honored to serve the people of Middletown.

What experience do you bring to the table? 

My first job in high school was at a small, local business. It was a great experience, and I saw first-hand how involved the small business owners were in our community. Small business growth and development is critical to balancing our tax base and easing the strain off on Middletown residents, and local land-use matters have a direct impact on the ability of small business to grow and thrive.
I’ve dedicated my career to public service. For me, the rewarding part of my experience in public service involves interacting with constituents and trying to work within the laws, programs and regulations of the state/city to help those who may be seeking assistance or simply looking for someone to listen and then guide them in the right direction. I will bring this same accessibility and level of constituent service and energy to the people of Middletown if elected.  
What do you think the town’s most pressing issues are?
I’ve spent a great deal of time during this campaign speaking directly to the people of Middletown, learning what matter most to them and how they would like to see our community grow. When I talk to voters, much of what we discuss revolves around these three critical issues:

·      Continuing to diversify and revitalize our downtown.

·      Thorough and smart planning for our riverfront.

·      Ensuring that we are not developing for the sake of developing and instead working with what we have, rather than spending what we do not.

These three issues can have a significant and positive impact on the quality of life for residents in town.
We have done an excellent job at revitalizing our downtown. If you stroll down Main Street on a weekend night, our restaurants are thriving with folks from in and out of town. However, years ago that same street was full of families doing more than just dining.
Middletown was once home to department stores such as Bunce’s and Woolworth’s and was THE local place to shop. Now, we have let the malls in Meriden and Farmington take those nights and dollars away from us. We need attract more, diverse businesses and retail establishments to Main Street in order to help create jobs for local residents and grow our local economy.
Our riverfront represents one of the next big projects in Middletown. It is a beautiful area and very attractive for tourism. We can look at ways in which other communities have balanced economic growth with cultural opportunity. The two things that we need to keep in mind are making sure that the riverfront projects are financially sustainable and built on longevity. A thriving project that brings in new residents and creates a space for entertainment along the river would help support and compliment local businesses along Main Street and bring the city together for community events.
Lastly, as a community moving into the future, Middletown needs to be careful and strategic about how and where we develop. Middletown is lucky enough to have beautiful parks and open green space intertwined throughout its urban communities. We must ensure that we protect those.
We do not need to disturb the beauty of this quintessential New England town. Not only can we not afford to do it economically but also we cannot afford to do it environmentally. We need to continue work to fill the vacancies downtown and elsewhere as well as finding ways to reuse older manufacturing facilities. What was done with the Remington Rand factory is an excellent model for what we can do with other factories in town. Blighted or neglected areas can offer unique opportunities for remediation and redevelopment.
What do you love most above Middletown? 
What I love most about Middletown is how diverse the entire city is, yet it still has a tight-knit small-city neighborhood feel to it. It’s largely the reason I chose to make Middletown my new home.

What do you like to do for fun? 

I enjoy taking my rambunctious rescue dog, Winslow, to Veterans Memorial Park for some outdoor exercise. As a Philadelphia native, I also love to go to Neon Deli for the best Philly cheesesteak in Middletown (and all of Connecticut!). I try to get some exercise of my own by playing basketball at Moody Elementary School. I also enjoy kicking off Saturday mornings at Ford News Diner or O’Rourke’s.
How can resident keep up with you?
Middletown residents can always reach me on my cell phone, (860) 538-5425, or through email, robertspblanchard@gmail.com. If elected, I intend to be responsive and accessible to all residents in town.

Candidate Bio: David Bauer (R) for Common Council

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Candidate For Common Council David Bauer(R)
I was born, raised, and schooled in Middletown. As a three-term Common Councilman, I have served on most of the council committees and commissions.
Ask any municipal employee, and they will tell you that they run the city of Middletown, and they are correct. 

Your elected officials are your representatives, to direct and guide the employees who are running Middletown. The critical “check and balance” is between the mayor and the council, where the mayor manages the city workforce and the council should manage the future of city government. This relationship is mandated in Middletown's charter, where the council controls both the charter and the city's finances.

Every candidate pays lip service to “your tax bill” and city services, but the cost and delivery of municipal government cannot improve until the council dedicates itself to its mandated duty to articulate a financial future for Middletown.

If elected, my pledge is to make the council challenge the municipal workforce to have a public plan to deliver local services, at a cost we can afford. Such a financial blueprint is the first step in growing the city's grand list, and bringing good jobs back to Middletown.

Towards that goal, I ask for your support on Nov. 5.

www.middletownctgop.com

Middletown Federation of Teachers Endorses BOE Candidate Sheila Daniels (R)

Candidate for Board of Education Sheila Daniels (R) was recently endorsed by both the Middletown Federation of Teacher. Read her bio at:  http://www.middletowninsider.com/2013/09/candidate-bio-sheila-daniels-r-board-of.html 

Incumbent  BOE candidate Daniels joins candidate Brian Kaskel (R) as an endorsed candidate. Updates with other endorsed candidates to follow.

*Candidates Franca Biales, Vinnie Loffredo also endorsed

Candidate Brian Kaskel (R) for BOE Annouces Endorsement by Two Local Teachers' Unions

Candidate for Board of Education Brian Kaskel (R) was recently endorsed by both the Middletown Federation of Teachers and Middletown Federation of Para-Educators.

On his campaign facebook page Kaskel writes: "Great news to share from the campaign front! I have officially been endorsed as a candidate for Board of Education, by both the Middletown Federation of Teachers AND the Middletown Federation of Para-Educators. This is BIG! A special thanks to both of the unions for putting your trust in me! Please SHARE this information with your fellow Middletown parents and voters!"

https://www.facebook.com/BrianKaskelBOE2013

Letter to the Editor: GOP Councilwomen Kleckowski & Salafia: Minority Leader Neglected Obligations

The letter below from Councilwomen Deborah Kleckowski and Linda Salafia reflects views and opinions not necessarily shared by the Insider staff, and is published as a courtesy to readers.
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Councilwoman Deborah Kleckowski

To the Editor:

This letter is in response to Councilman Phil Pessina's letter regarding his "removal" from the Republican ticket.
For the past two years, Councilman Pessina has served as minority leader, representing the four minority council members, including Councilwomen Deborah Kleckowki and Linda Salafia. It was Councilman Pessina's responsibility to hold caucuses and to keep us informed of issues and matters affecting the city and most importantly information that directly affects how we vote.

Councilwoman Linda Salafia

Unfortunately, Councilman Pessina did not fulfill his obligations as minority leader. His self-induced separation from the Republican Party began in 2012 when the Republicans submitted a Republican budget. Seconds before the vote, Councilman Pessina informed Councilwoman Kleckowski that he would be voting with the Democrats, which in fact he did. Upon being "called out" on this matter Pessina just responded "it was for the children." 
Thereafter, Pessina was absent from town committee meetings.
Although not specifically named in his letter, he clearly was referring to Councilwoman Kleckowski and Councilwoman Salafia, inferring we did not work in the best interest of the citizens of Middletown. During council meetings, he often would make disparaging statements toward us. 
We take exception to his comments and find them insulting. Additionally, he called no caucus the first year (2012) and rarely thereafter. He also did not share with us committees in which he was asked to participate and shared no information of which he was privy with us. 

There is a laundry list of his lack of leadership and participation in the party. And, for the record, Pessina was going to abstain from voting on the teamsters contract because he is a recipient of the health care benefits then without notice he voted for the contract; yet, another example of Phil thinking about Phil.
We are proud to have been endorsed to be candidates for the Common Council.  We, in fact, do care about Middletown and its residents and vote accordingly. We respectfully ask for your vote on Nov. 5, and ask for your vote for the entire slate, ROW A. 

In service to the residents of OUR community,

Councilwoman Deborah Kleckowski
Councilwoman Linda Salafia
Candidates for Middletown Council 2013

Candidate Bio: Molly Salafia (R) Treasurer

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Republican  Candidate for City Treasurer
  Molly Salafia (R)
"On a Mission to De-fund the Position"

From the Patch article by Cassandra Day: "A Republican member of the city's planning and zoning board is running for city treasurer with the intention of eliminating the position she calls a "superfluous figurehead" — one that's been held by Democrats for nearly two decades.

Molly Salafia, 29, an architectural designer and project manager, says the Middletown treasurer position "has become a political patronage prize with a bill to taxpayers of $8,600 plus for two years of playing a role with little actual impact on how public money — their money — is spent."
An $8,000 stipend she says, 'Is kind of ridiculous."

Years ago, the treasurer had many more duties which have since been eliminated by Middletown's common council, Salafia says.

"The treasurer attends a handful of meetings a year, and has a rubber stamp of his or her signature the finance department uses on checks, but that is all," Salafia says. "The treasurer does not draft a budget, nor does he or she sit down shoulder to shoulder with the directors and mayor and crunch numbers. This role is one that the taxpayers are already paying the finance department to do."

The state of Connecticut statutes requires municipalities to have a treasurer, Salafia acknowledges, so the elimination of the treasurer's position would require a change in Middletown's charter, something she's willing to work on if elected.
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 Background

I am  an Architectural Designer Project Manager & Lead Office Technologist

 at an architectural firm in New Haven. I have a background in media relations consulting. 

I am a owner of an historic home in Middletown. I enjoy art and photography.

       Education

Roger Williams University, RI. Masters of Architecture + BS Architecture,

 Dual Minor in Visual Arts and Art History

Member of the American Institute of Architecture Students (AIAS) 

at RWU 2005-2006,  Chapter President of AIAS 2005-2006

Represented AIAS during the 2006 National Council of Architectural 

Registration Boards (NCARB) accreditation of Frank Lloyd Wright School of Architecture

         Certifications, Honors and Awards

Alpha Rho Chi Medal Recipient

Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Associate (GA) certified.

Currently taking exams towards becoming a licensed Architect

     Service & Offices

Member of the Historic Design Review Board of the City of Middletown

Commissioner on the Planning & Zoning board of Middletown. 

 Alternate Middletown Representative on River COG
Member Kiwanis of Middletown

www.middletownctgop.com 

Candidate Bio: Jeremy Clark (R) for Planning & Zoning

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Candidate Bio: Jeremy Clark (R) for Planning & zoning

I would be honored for the opportunity to serve the City of Middletown on the Planning and Zoning Commission on the Republican Slate

 

Education

Middletown Public Schools, Riverside Academy 

(Grades 3-5)

Held leadership positions and participated in various activities while attending Middletown High School including

 

Wesleyan University Upward Bound             

 Cross Country

Future Farmers of America                              

Wrestling

 

University of Connecticut, College of Agriculture and Natural Resources, 2010

Natural Resources; Bachelor of Science

Activities:  Forest management on UConn Forest, UConn Timber Team

 

Following education I was employed by the Connecticut Department of Energy & Environmental Protection as a durational forester managing state forest lands until April 2013.

 

I currently assist landowners throughout Connecticut with land/forest management planning and provide technical services as a licensed forester.  I am dedicated to promoting wise forest stewardship and conservation of open space for our future descendants to enjoy and benefit from.

I would be honored to serve the City of Middletown Planning and Zoning Commission with my skills and knowledge related to natural resource planning, while gaining experience in local government and town planning.

Professional Associations

Society of American Foresters, Connecticut Forest & Park Association

Jeremy Clark also owns his own business: Clark Forestry Services 
 https://www.facebook.com/pages/Clark-Forestry-Services/139751029564050