Town Clerk Candidate Q&A: Cynthia Ladwig

On November 8, 2011 Stonington will hold its municipal election. Stonington-Mystic Patch asked each candidate to answer a questionnaire to give residents information about his or her background. For additional election coverage visit Elections 2011.

Name: Cynthia Ladwig

Party Affliation: Democrat endorsed by both parties.

Age: 54

Address: 247 North Anguilla Rd. in Pawcatuck

Hometown: Stonington

Employment (if retired, when and from what): Fourteen years as Town Clerk, 34 years employed in the S.

Incumbent? (if yes, first elected when): Yes, 1997

Civic experience (appointments, non-profits):

• Historic Documents Preservation Advisory Board member
• New London County Vice President - 2007-2009
• CTCA Executive Board - 2007-2009
• CTCA Conference Committee - 2002-2011
• CTCA Vendor Chair -  2002-2011
• Cott Advisory Board member - 2010 - to present
• Notary Public for State of Connecticut
• Director on the Mystic Area Shelter & Hospitality Board (the mission of MASH is to end family homelessness, one family at a time.