Vinnie Testa Candidate for Mayor of Wallingford

VOTE TODAY – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2011

About Vinnie Testa

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Born in Wallingford; / Wallingford Public Schools;
B.S. Fairfield University;
1 son in college, 1 teaching in Washington, D.C.
Current Minority Leader, Wallingford Town Council
Wallingford Town Council – 8 years, 1 term as Vice-Chairman
Wallingford Board of Education – 8 years
Wallingford Wetlands Commission – 2 years
CCD Teacher and Lector Most Holy Trinity Church
Wallingford Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors
Child Guidance Clinic Board of Directors
Yalesville Little League Executive Board
Baseball, basketball, soccer coach, founding coach of Wallingford Lacrosse
Cub Scout Leader
Wallingford Dream Foundation (Founding member)
Wallingford Education Foundation
Golf Tournament Committee
Business Network International Development Ambassador


Modernizing Government

With 20 years experience in local government, Vinnie knows how we can save money by:

• Reducing costs and creating efficiencies through the smart use of technology
• Sharing services between Town and the Board of Education
• Eliminating wasteful spending to ease the burden on taxpayers

 

Leading Economic Development and Creating Jobs

Based on 25 years of success in corporate business development, Vinnie has a specific plan for bringing new businesses to Wallingford by:

• Establishing our industrial parks as a clean energy research and development hub
• Recruiting new corporate taxpayers that are essential to rebuilding our diminishing grand list

 

Ensuring Public Safety

• Restoring critical paramedic services
• Strengthening our police force by retaining those we train

 

Providing a Great Education for Our Kids

Vinnie served on the Board of Education, helped develop the long-term strategic plan for our schools, and he teaches in the Wallingford school system. He understands the challenges we face in preparing our children for success in the 21st Century.

 

“I am proud of my service and commitment to our community. It would be an honor to serve you further as your mayor. It’s time we moved forward, together, to make this town we love an even better place to live and raise our families.

Sincerely,
Vinnie Testa

Jason Zandri Candidate for Wallingford Town Council

VOTE TODAY – TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8, 2011

           

Goals as your Town Councilor:

If elected, I will listen to town residents first before I make a decision and I will execute to the best of my ability the responsibilities of the office for the good of Wallingford and her citizens.

Background:
- Born and raised in Wallingford; attended Pond Hill Elementary, Moran Middle School and Mark T. Sheehan High School
- Married father of four children; two are in the public school system
- President of the Wallingford Fireworks Fund
- Auction Manager for Wallingford’s annual MDA Party for a Cure
- Information Technology Professional - Senior Systems Engineer with 13 years experience in the field; responsible for operational support, service management, and technical planning
- Avid writer, wrote the FROM WALLINGFORD column for the Record Journal for three years through spring of 2011
- Involved with the local political scene since the late 1980s
- District 4 leader, Wallingford Democratic Town Committee

Malloy extends voter registration deadline for the local elections to Monday, Nov. 7.

Gov. Dannel P. Malloy has signed an executive order extending the registration deadline for the local elections to Monday, Nov. 7.

In his order, Malloy notes that the storm's aftermath has caused widespread transportation problems and forced many town halls to close.

The majority of the state's 169 cities and towns will hold municipal elections on Nov. 8

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education Jay Cei

Age: 57

Address: 15 Blossom Lane.

Occupation: Chief financial officer and president, Ulbrich Stainless Steel & Special Metals Inc.

Education: B.S., business administration and accounting, Boston College.

Platform: Prepare students for 21st century challenges by developing critical thinking and math, science and communication skills; implement five-year strategic plan; oppose multi-year financial commitments that lack funding, without cutting services or compromising strategic plan; support pupil personnel programs; implement a state-of-the-art guidance and career planning program for all grade 6-12 students.

Misc.: Seeking third term after being appointed to board in 2006; chairs Curriculum/Instruction Committee; co-chair of School to Career Committee; board liaison and member Strategic Planning Committee; helped create high school financial planning course and internship program and reactivate Big Brothers-Big Sisters program; board member Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club, Blue Cross-Constitution Healthcare Division and Ulbrich Stainless Steel; United Way divisional chair; former youth basketball and baseball coach.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Town Council Jason M. Zandri

Age: 42.

Address: 35 Lincoln Drive

Occupation: Computer systems administrator, Bloomberg LP

Education: Mark T. Sheehan High School

Platform: Raise new revenue sources for town beyond raising taxes; more efficient use of town capital and resources; proactive and strategic multi-year planning for town operations and growth; solicit input from residents and business professionals regarding town decisions.

Misc.: Helps lead annual fundraising for town's fireworks display as president of the non-profit Wallingford Fireworks Fund; ran unsuccessfully for council in 2007 as an independent.

Website: www.jasonzandri.com

Facebook: www.facebook.com/gunderstone

Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/gunderstone

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education David Leonardo

Age: 24.

Address: 388 Church St., Yalesville.

Occupation: Intern, Rep. John Larson's campaign.

Education: B.A., history, UConn.

Platform: Ensuring financial literacy for students, early education and college preparation, including skills to thrive in the global economy.

Misc.: Raised by a single mother; attended town schools; volunteers with Dan Drew's mayoral campaign in Middletown.

Facebook:www.facebook.com/pages/David-for-Board-of-Education

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education Valerie N. Ford

Age: 61.

Address: Judd Square, South Cherry Street

Occupation: Individual medical underwriter, Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield

Education: B.A., liberal studies, Quinnipiac University.

Platform: the best possible education for each student; a safe and healthy environment in each school; cooperation between the board, school staff and parents; sound fiscal management; looking out for the best interests of students, challenging them and district personnel.

Misc.: Seeking 9th term; first elected in 1991; board secretary and former chair of various committees; member and board liaison for Vo-Ag Building Committee; board representative in last three teacher contract negotiations; married to Brian Ford; mother of three graduates of town schools.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education Michael Votto

Age: 61.

Address: 377 N. Elm St.

Occupation: Principal, St. Aedan/St. Brendan School, New Haven.

Education: B.S., education, Southern Connecticut State University; M.S. plus 30 credits, education, Southern Connecticut State University and University of New England.

Platform: Continue initiatives of new superintendent, including middle school team changes and stronger foreign language program; hire and work with new Pupil Services director, which supervises special education; advocate for parents of special needs kids.

Misc.: Board member since 1999; board secretary; former board chairman; taught middle school for 36 years in North Branford; teaches history/social studies in Choate's summer program.

Wallingford Ballot for the November 8th municipal election

For the office of Mayor you may choose only one of the two candidates.
For the seats on Town Council you can vote for any nine of the twelve running. You may vote for people that are one above the other – it is for ANY nine regardless of position on the ballot.
For the seats on the Board of Education you can vote for any nine of the twelve running. You may vote for people that are one above the other – it is for ANY nine regardless of position on the ballot.


The Secretary of the State website contains additional information which will provide you with important election details.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Town Council Robin M. Hettrick

Age: 45.

Address: 4 Blossom Lane.

Occupation: Corporate controller /Assistant treasurer, Tomra of North America, Inc.

Education: B.S., accounting, M.B.A., Quinnipiac University.

Platform: Fiscal responsibility, efficient government and economic development.

Misc.: Democratic Town Committee vice chair; former Zoning Board of Appeals member; ran unsuccessfully for council in 2005; former PTO Treasurer.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education Patrick Reynolds

As published in the Record Journal Sunday October 30, 2011

Age: 58.

Address: 844 Old Durham Road.

Occupation: Teacher, New Britain High School, Central Connecticut State University and Tunxis Community College.

Education: B.S., earth science, Central Connecticut State University; M.S., atmospheric science, University of Michigan.

Platform: Promote participation from parents, students, teachers, administrators and the board; spend money efficiently; make school maintenance an on-going process, not merely large-scale projects; accountability.

Misc.: Former board member; lost reelection bid in 2009; town native and Lyman Hall High School graduate; married to council candidate Debi Reynolds; father of three with two grandsons; former computer programmer for United Technologies and Stanley corporations

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Town Council Debi Reynolds

As published in the Record Journal Sunday October 30, 2011

Age: 59.

Address: 844 Old Durham Road.

Occupation: Business analyst, The Hartford.

Education: Maloney High School, Meriden.

Platform: Grow businesses to ease the tax burden on residents; address constituent questions and concerns with diligence and from the perspective of a hardworking resident.

Misc.: Married to Board of Education candidate Patrick Reynolds; mother of three and grandmother of two; former Wallingford Youth Soccer League coach, former group coordinator for Autism Speaks and former member Wallingford Land Trust.

Video - Jason M. Zandri (D) – Candidate for Wallingford Town Council

Jason M. Zandri (D) – Candidate for Wallingford Town Council

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education Kathy Castelli

As published in the Record Journal Sunday October 30, 2011

Age: 61.

Address: 9 Ashford Court.

Occupation: Retired.

Education: B.S., special education, Southern Connecticut State College.

Platform: Keep improving education in midst of funding limitations through creative solutions and close monitoring of the budget; increased use of technology to prepare students for global workforce.

Misc.: Seeking third term; former senior business analyst and senior quality assurance advisor at Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield; mother of five children that attended town schools; local resident since 1979.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Town Council Donald Harwood

As published in the Record Journal Sunday October 30, 2011

Age: 56.

Address: 14 Taylor Lane.

Occupation: Owner-operator, AMB Associates.

Education: A.S., criminology and marketing, Middlesex Community College; B.S., industrial technology, Central Connecticut State University.

Platform: Better strategic planning to contain costs and improve education, public safety, economic development, real estate and property management and town government efficiency.

Misc.: Member Strategic Planning Committee of Board of Education; was School Building Committee chairman during major district-wide renovations; past chief Yalesville Volunteer Fire Department; former Wallingford deputy fire marshal; 26-year member state building Codes and Standards Commission; member state fire training and prevention boards; ran unsuccessfully for council in 2009.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Town Council Nicholas Economopoulos

As published in the Record Journal Sunday October 30, 2011

Age: 62.

Address: 3 Woodmans Hill Road

Occupation: Retired.

Education: B.S., education, M.S., business education, Central Connecticut State University; M.S., educational administration, Southern Connecticut State University.

Platform: Develop goals for and improve management of town properties, including the creation of a buildings committee; conduct an efficiency study of town departments to find savings; do what's right above party and self.

Misc.: Seeking third council term; former business and accounting teacher at Lyman Hall High School; longtime high school girls' basketball coach; former Board of Education member.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Town Council John Sullivan

As published in the Record Journal Sunday October 30, 2011

Age: 52.

Address: 62 Dutton St.

Occupation: AT&T Chief of Staff Connecticut/Columbus-Dayton, Ohio.

Education: Attended Middlesex Community College and the University of New Haven.

Platform: Maintain tax rate; support public safety and economic development; develop a five- to 10-year downtown revitalization plan; make local government more efficient and user-friendly through technology; ensure adequate funding for school board's strategic plan; work in a bipartisan manner to benefit the town.

Misc.: Seeking second council term; hosted One on One political talk show on cable TV. Produced local sports programming.

Website:http://re-electcouncilorsullivan.blogspot.com/

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Mayor Vincent Testa

As published in the Record Journal Sunday October 30, 2011

Vincent F. Testa (D)
Age: 51 Address: 15 East St.
Occupation: Mortgage broker.
Education: B.S., biology, Fairfield University.

Platform: Specific plan to target and recruit new businesses, including creation of clean energy research and development hub in industrial parks; improve technology and business operations in town government; restore paramedics and improve retention of police officers; share services between town and schools and improve public building maintenance to cut spending and ease tax burden; support schools' strategic plan.

Misc.: Town Council incumbent (fourth term) and minority leader; former Board of Education member; former substitute teacher at Dag Hammarskjold Middle School; pursuing teacher certification; board member Wallingford Symphony Orchestra, Child Guidance Clinic and Yalesville Little League; Wallingford Education Foundation golf tournament committee member; Business Network International development ambassador.

Website: www.vinnietestaformayor.com
Facebook:www.facebook.com/?ref=home#!/pages/Vinnie-Testa-for-Mayor/118934548181765
Email: vtesta@comcast.net

“Even though I’m a Republican” Jason “has my 100% support”

“I don’t always vote for the party – I always vote for the person”

Thanks for the support Kim – you rock.

(Tell your friends )

Vinnie Testa for Mayor - Family Pasta Dinner and Campaign Rally

Vinnie Testa for Mayor
Family Pasta Dinner and Campaign Rally

Thursday, October 13, 5:00-9:00


VFW Hall 23 Prince Street


$20 / $30 per couple


**Kids eat free! Bring the whole family. No need to cook. **


Please R.S.V.P. vtesta@comcast.net or 203-675-4079

 

I am planning to be there as well after 6PM – hope to see you there!