In Milford, Bysiewicz Endorsed by 40 Plus Elected Officials

From Susan Bysiewicz Campaign: Today, Susan Bysiewicz, the Democratic-endorsed candidate for lieutenant governor, received more than 40 endorsements from Central Connecticut elected officials, including State Representatives Kim Rose (Milford), Joe Gresko (Stratford), Phillip Young (Stratford), Mary Mushinsky (Wallingford), Linda Gentile (Ansonia), Lonnie Reed (Branford), and Mayors Ben Blake (Milford), Curtis Leng (Hamden), Nancy Rossi (West Haven), and First Selectmen Matt Hoey (Guilford).The announcement, which took place outside of Milford City Hall and was hosted by Milford Mayor Ben Blake, further illustrates the growing support for Susan’s candidacy among community leaders from across the state.“Susan has proven that she’s a bold and innovative leader,” said Mayor Blake. “There’s no one running for lieutenant governor who is better qualified or better prepared than Susan to deal with the challenges that our state is facing.

That’s why I’m supporting her to serve as our state’s lieutenant governor and encourage others to join me.” State Representative Philip Young stated: “To ensure our state reaches its full potential, we need a lieutenant governor who will focus not only on recruiting new -- and retaining existing -- business in our state, but also on bolstering our school-to-work pipeline. Susan is the only candidate who is truly committed to fighting for what’s necessary to get our state moving in the right direction. That’s why I’m supporting her.” State Representative Lonnie Reed said: “Susan Bysiewicz is the right person, at the right time, for Connecticut’s future. Her proven leadership, commitment to rolling up her sleeves and fighting for what’s right, and focus on growing our state’s economy and jobs, is exactly what we need at this time in our lieutenant governor.”Mayor Curt Leng stated: “I am proud to endorse Susan Bysiewicz for lieutenant governor because she cares about creating jobs and building an economy that works for everyone. She knows that when you support small businesses that you support jobs in our communities.”“It’s an honor to receive the support of so many hardworking people, and from so many well-respected public servants, from across the state,” said Bysiewicz. “Here’s the bottom line: I believe that our state is at a crossroads and that the next lieutenant governor will help determine whether we have an economy that works for everyone. Bysiewicz added: “As your next lieutenant governor, I will work to create good-paying jobs, help existing businesses grow and thrive, attract new businesses to our state, and ensure that all of our kids have the skills necessary to compete for tomorrow's jobs.”

The full list of more than 40 elected officials from across central Connecticut announcing their support Susan's campaign today include:State Representative Joseph Gresko (Stratford)State Representative Philip Young (Stratford)State Representative Mary Mushinsky (Wallingford)State Representative Linda Gentile (Ansonia)State Representative Lonnie Reed (Branford)State Representative Kim Rose (Milford)Mayor Benjamin Blake (Milford)Mayor Curt Leng (Hamden)Selectman Peter Betkoski (Beacon Falls)First Selectman Christopher Bielik (Beacon Falls)First Selectman Derrylyn H. Gorski (Bethany)Selectman Jack Ahern (Branford)Alderman Ronald Sill (Derby)Alderwoman Barbara DeGennaro (Derby)Alderman Thomas Donofrio (Derby)Town Council Member Joseph Badamo (East Haven)Town Council Member Joseph Santino (East Haven)Town Council Member Louis Pacelli (East Haven)Town Council Member Joe Carfora (East Haven)Town Council Member Joseph Deko (East Haven)Town Council Member Nick Palladino (East Haven)Selectman Louis Federici (Guilford)First Selectman Matthew Hoey (Guilford)Selectman Sandra Ruoff (Guilford)Legislative Council President Michael McGarry (Hamden)Alderman Philip Vetro (Milford)Alderman Frank Smith (Milford)Alderman Ellen Beatty (Milford)Mayor Pete Hess (Naugatuck)Deputy Mayor Laurie Taf Jackson (Naugatuck)Town Council Member George Miller (North Branford)Third Selectman Sally Buemi (North Haven)Selectman Paul Davis (Orange)Selectman Mitchell Goldblatt (Orange)Selectman Karen Stanek (Seymour)Town Council Member Vincent Testa (Wallingford)Town Council Member Jason Zandri (Wallingford)Mayor Nancy Rossi (West Haven)Town Council Member David Forsyth (West Haven)Town Council Member Tracy Morrissey (West Haven)Town Council Member Aaron Charney (West Haven)Town Council Chairman Ronald Quagliani (West Haven)City Council Member Tom Saadi (Danbury)In addition, the over 60 elected officials and organizations that had previously announced their support for Susan’s campaign include:State Representative Robert Godfrey (Danbury)First Selectman Matt Knickerbocker (Bethel)First Selectman Steve Dunn (Brookfield)First Selectman Curtis Reed (Bridgewater)First Selectman Michael Tetreau (Fairfield)First Selectman Sandy Litvack (Greenwich)First Selectman Pat Delmonaco (New Fairfield)Selectman Khristine Hall (New Fairfield)Town Councilman Walter Bayer (New Milford)Town Councilman Peter Mullen (New Milford)Democratic Town Committee (Darien)Mayor David Martin (Stamford)First Selectman Rudy Marconi (Ridgefield)State Representative Chris Perrone (Norwalk)First Selectman Chris Spaulding (Weston)First Selectman Don Lowe (Sherman)First Selectwoman Julia Pemberton (Redding)Selectwoman Melissa Kane (Westport)Selectwoman Kit Devereaux (New Canaan)State Senator Tim Larson (East Hartford, East Windsor, Ellington, South Windsor)State Senator Steve Cassano (Andover, Bolton, Glastonbury, Manchester)State Senator Terry Gerratana (Berlin, Farmington, and New Britain)Congressman John Larson (The first congressional district includes twenty-seven cities and towns in Hartford, Litchfield, and Middlesex Counties)Mayor Marcia Leclerc (East Hartford)Mayor Shari Cantor (West Hartford)Mayor Dr. Saud Anwar (South Windsor)First Selectwoman Sandy Pierog (Bolton)First Selectman Thomas McKeon (Colebrook)Mayor Donald Trinks (Windsor)First Selectman Christopher Kervick (Windsor Locks)First Selectman Don Stein (Barkhamsted)First Selectman Wade Cole (West Hartland)First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield (Portland)Mayor Jay Moran (Manchester)Mayor Candy Perez (Winsted)Mayor Ellen Zoppo-Sassu (Bristol)Mayor Joe Kochanek (Rocky Hill)Mayor Suzette DeBeatham-Brown (Bloomfield)First Selectman Jim Hayden (East Granby)Amalgamated Transit Union (AMU)State Senator Catherine Osten (Columbia, Franklin, Hebron, Lebanon, Ledyard,Lisbon, Marlborough, Montville, Norwich, and Sprague)First Selectman Glenn Pianka (Bozrah)First Selectman Norman Needleman (Essex) First Selectwoman Christine Goupil (Clinton) Town Council Chair Joan Lewis (Coventry) First Selectman Todd Babbitt (Griswold)Mayor Patrice Gronotosky (Groton)Deputy Mayor Keith Hedrick (Groton)Mayor Michael Passero (New London)First Selectman Charles Grant (Franklin) First Selectwoman Bonnie Reemsnyder (Old Lyme)First Selectwoman Cathy Tendrich (Plainfield)First Selectwoman Maureen Nicholson (Pomfret)First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield (Portland) First Selectman Ken Beausoleil (Quinebaug)Mayor Paul Shapiro (Mansfield)Mayor Ronald McDaniel (Uncasville)First Selectman Tracey Hanson (Voluntown) First Selectwoman Erika Wiecenski (Willington) Susan Bysiewicz is an endorsed Democrat running to serve as Connecticut’s next lieutenant governor. Susan is a business lawyer and job creator who has helped over fifty companies access millions of dollars in capital, expand their businesses, and create hundreds of jobs in Connecticut. She’s a former member of Connecticut’s state legislature and served as Secretary of the State. For more info about Susan, please visit www.susanforct.com/about.

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