Candidate Bio: Marilyn Dunkley (D) Candidate for BOE

From The Middletown Insider:

My name is Marilyn Dunkley and I am interested in the BOE
Little about me, I am a 33yrs old I am a Mother of 7 children, we are a blended family, (Ashley 23yr old, Steven 19yr old, Geoffrey 18yr old, & Essence 15yr old) they are my step children, but if you ask them I am just Mom. I have been raising them for the past 10yr. I gave birth to three children, Alicea 11yr old, Cilicia 8yr old, & Carlos is 4yr old.

I have lived in Middletown my whole life, I went to Spencer School, then Kegwin, WWMS, & I am a Dragon Alumni Class of 2001.I went to The Center of Culinary Art School and graduated 2004. I have children YMCA Preschool, Macdonough, WWMS, & MHS, I live in the North End And have for the past 8 years.

I have worked at First & Last Tavern, as a line cook, and One Macdonough, also as a line cook. I currently work at the Middlesex YMCA as their Preschool Head Chef.

I have been apart of:
People Empowering PeoplePLTIPseeCT Parent PowerMacdonough PTA PresidentFamily Wellness CenterFamily Resource Center/ Parents In ActionCRT Summer Lunch Program 5 years

I support:
North End Action Team (board member)
End Hunger Task Force
Middlesex Coalition for Children
Opportunity Knocks
Breastfeeding Education

I have worked with:
John Romeo, Macdonough School Principal
Donna Moreno, PLTI
Gwin Samuel, CT Parent Power
Elizabeth Levering Morgan, Oddfellows
Izzi Greenberg, Middlesex Coalition for Children
Bobbye Knoll Peterson, NEAT
Nancy Meyers, VITA
Maureen Partyka, Family Resource Center
Dawn Crayco, End Hunger CT
Rick Starkey, Salvation Army Captain
Ryan Cayer & my whole board, NEAT
Monica Belyea, Opportunity Knocks
Christine Fahey, Early Head Start
Jane Grant, CRT Summer Lunch

I Have/still supported:
Dan Drew
Matthew Lesser
Paul Doyle
Tom Gaffey
Jim Amann
Rosa DeLauro

My Goals:
“I believe it only takes one person”

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2nd Amendment Group Meets in Middletown: CCDL Monthly Meeting Sept. 8th Middletown & Family Picnic Sept. 19th!

Middletowners, did you know Connecticut Citizens Defense League meets monthly in Middletown? Right at the Elks on Maynard St. over 300 citizens gather to discuss protection of 2nd Amendment rights in Connecticut!Next meeting of CCDL: Tue Sep 08 @07:00PM -09:00PM- Elks Lodge 771 Middletown //ccdl.us

From CCDL BLOG:SEPTEMBER 19th! RESERVE THE DATE!
On Saturday September 19th, beginning at 11:00 AM, the Connecticut Citizens Defense League will host our 7th annual family picnic.The event will take place at the Boothe Memorial Park – 5800 Main Street on Putney, Stratford, CT.

This event is open to all CCDL members and to the public free of charge. Everyone is encouraged to attend this event to celebrate our right to keep and bear arms. Come and get to know us, and learn more about what CCDL does to protect your rights as a gun owner in the state of Connecticut.Come and enjoy typical picnic fare – burgers, hotdogs, salads, desserts, soft beverages, and more. This will be an alcohol free gathering.

Bring your kids! Bring your dogs!Any lawful form of firearm carry is allowed and encouraged! If you will be carrying a firearm, please exercise safety and caution as we will be in the eyes of the public. Firearms must remain holstered for the duration of the event to ensure safety.CCDL merchandise and membership sign-up will be available onsite. There will be games and prizes for all to participate in and enjoy.

Please let us know via email if you plan to contribute a food item. Salads, desserts, and snack items are suggested.If you’ve never attended our annual family picnic before, check out the photos from last year and see all the fun you missed!