Madison Democrats Announce a First Selectman Candidate

Joan Walker was officially endorsed by the Madison Town Committee as their candidate for First Selectwoman of Madison before a crowd of supporters last week.

Her endorsement was met with great enthusiasm and a unanimous vote of support, according to a release from Madison Democrats.

“I believe that this Town and its employees deserve a leader who will recognize and capitalize on quality work. One that will strive to eradicate genuine inefficiencies, and who will be accountable to the people.” said Walker in a prepared statement. “I am that leader.”

Here is the rest of the Madison Democrats’ statement regarding Walker’s nomination.

As a small business owner and a member of the Board of Selectmen, Walker has experience in both business and government. She also has a long history of service to her community as a CCD teacher at St. Margaret Church, a lighting designer for Night In Hand, and a parent volunteer for M.A.D.E. . “I have always believed that no matter one’s personal circumstances, there are people that you can benefit – and that you have a responsibility to give of yourself to them. This principle was instilled in me at an early age.” Walker said. “The real solutions to the issues we face as a town can be reached only when dedicated and talented individuals come together with the shared goal to benefit the community and ensure that our future is a bright one. That is what our town’s governance is all about; it is what I am all about, and why I am running for this office.”

Walker closed her speech by calling for change. “The vision we, your Democratic candidates, share—cannot be realized by any one individual. Only together, as a team, can the vision come to fruition. Together Al, Scott, and I along with the entire Democratic slate can achieve this vision. It is time for a change of leadership in Madison; the unresolved issues facing this community must be addressed with fresh thinking; fresh ideas. We, your Democratic slate, will do just that. ”

The rest of the slate includes, Al Goldberg and Scott Gyllensten for Board of Selectmen; Bennet Pudlin and Jason Ulstad for Board of Finance; Seth Klaskin and Katie Stein for Board of Education; Ned Moore for Zoning Board of Appeals; Pat Melady for Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate and Judy Friedman for Board of Assessment Appeals.

The attached picture shows from Left to right:
Jason Ulstad, Pat Melady, Scott Gyllensten, Joan Walker, Seth Klaskin, Al Goldberg, Katie Stein, Ned Moore