Politics & Government
Republican Town Committee Announces Slate
The party is endorsing many newcomers, with only a few incumbents returning for the election.
The Republican Town Committee released its election slate on Thursday, endorsing only a few incumbents and many newcomers.
According to Republican Town Committee Chairperson Laura Roberts, the party is mixing experience with the energy and enthusiasm of new candidates.
“We’re trying to build a blend of experience and people new to the political process,” she said.
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The party has no returning incumbents on the Town Council, but has endorsed Jack Scavone from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Experienced party members such as Kathleen Bach and Richard Knight, as well as current council members April Teveris and Dale Clayton, considered running but later withdrew from consideration.
Roberts had no comment on the withdrawals.
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Although the slate has only five of six slots filled for the Board of Education candidates, incumbents Steve Clark and Andy Powell will be returning to run for the school board. Roberts said that that the committee is talking with a couple of people to add a sixth candidate.
Rounding out the slate, Susan Errickson will run as an incumbent for the Planning and Zoning Commission, joined by Zoning Board of Appeals alternate William Eccles. Robert Green is returning as an incumbent for the Zoning Board of Appeals.
The Republican caucus will be held on July 25 at 7 p.m.
Town Council: Jack Scavone, Sam Belsito, Tony Janiak, Ben Stanford and Mark Gill
Board of Education: Andy Powell, Steve Clark, Karen Kramer, Althea Gill and Frank Tantillo
Planning & Zoning Commission: Mike Marandino, William Eccles and Susan Errickson
Zoning Board of Appeals: Robert Green and Mike Pascuzzi
