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.

Record Journal Voter Guide - Wallingford polling places

As published in the Record Journal, Sunday October 30,2011

WALLINGFORD — Here is the list of polling places for the Nov. 8 election.

District 1: Pond Hill School gym, 297 Pond Hill Road.
District 2: Stevens School gym, 18 Kondracki Lane.
District 3: Moses Y. Beach School gym, 340 N. Main St.
District 4: Dag Hammarskjold Middle School gym, 106 Pond Hill Road.
District 5: Cook Hill School gym, 57 Hall Road.
District 6: Parker Farms School cafeteria, 30 Parker Farms Road.
District 7: Yalesville School cafeteria, 415 Church St. (Route 68).
District 8: Senior Center, 38 Washington St.
District 9: Rock Hill School cafeteria, 911 Durham Road.

Voter information: (203) 294-2125

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

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