Bethany Democrats Announce Slate Of 2017 Candidates

The following press release concerning 2017 candidates is from Bethany Democrats:

This week, the Bethany Democratic Town Committee announced its full team of candidates for the upcoming municipal election on Monday, May 1st. Incumbent First Selectman Derrylyn Gorski and Selectman Clark Hurlburt will once again lead the experienced slate of candidates.

“It has been a privilege to serve our community. From multiple improvements at Veteran's Memorial Park and increased economic development, to keeping Bethany fiscally responsible, there is much to be proud of now,” First Selectman Gorski said. “During my tenure, we have accomplished a lot. However, our work is not done and there is more to do for the parents, children, seniors and other residents who continue to call Bethany home.”

Please see below for a full list of positions with each corresponding Democratic contender.

First Selectman: Derrylyn Gorski
Selectman: Clark Hurlburt
Treasurer: Larry Eisner
Tax Collector: Fran Doba
Board of Finance: Ben Judd, Catherine Volk Erickson, Melissa Spear
Board of Education: Chris Pittenger, Namita Wijesekera
Regional Board of Education: James Stirling
Board of Assessment Appeals: Nancy Spagnolo, Esperanza Criscuolo
Planning and Zoning: Alex Hutchinson, Bob Harrison, Carol Lambiase
Zoning Board of Appeals: Shirley Lasch Goblirsch, Tom Mabry
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates: Mark Stricker, April Stirling

(Editor's Note: Patch is re-posting this announcement in case you missed it the first time around.)