Politics & Government
Manville Still Plans To Run For Southbury First Selectman
First Selectman Jeff Manville didn't get the Republican nomination, but plans to run for first selectman.
SOUTHBURY, CT — First Selectman Jeff Manville announced he will either run at a petition candidate or primary against RTC nominated Jennifer Naylor.
Incumbent Manville lost the RTC vote to Naylor by 17 votes. Naylor criticized Manville and said that he has become inaccessible, according to the Republican-American.
Manville said he wants the people of Southbury to decide who will be first selectman and not political insiders.
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Heritage Village resident Richard Bortz was chosen as the Democratic nominee for first selectman.
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