Deborah McFadden Announces Candidacy for Wilton First Selectman

Deborah McFadden announced her candidacy for Wilton First Selectman on the steps of Wilton City Hall today, according to a press release.

McFadden anticipates receiving the endorsement of the Democratic Party later in July but is moving ahead now in order to get a jump on visiting with the people of Wilton to learn of their views, initiate fundraising and organize her campaign.

“Now that I have decided to step up and run. It doesn’t matter who else is vying for this seat because I am all in,” McFadden said when she announced her candidacy.

The last time a Democrat served as First Selectman was 1973.

“I think Wilton deserves a choice,” McFadden said in a statement. “I realize this will be an uphill battle, but the winners will be the people of Wilton. My campaign will be based on the issues important to this wonderful town and reflect the voice of our citizens.”

McFadden has been engaged in the community on both a personal and political level. A resident of Wilton for almost 18 years, she is currently a member of the Board of Selectmen.

Her prior public service includes working in the Mayor’s office in Salt Lake City; and in Wilton as Vice-Chair of the Democratic Town Committee since 2003 as well as Town Constable. From a Federal standpoint, McFadden has been a member of the Electoral College.

The major focus areas of McFadden’s campaign will be economic development, seniors, citizen engagement and participation and the balance of taxes and services.

McFadden said her sense of satisfaction in serving the community and numerous people asking her to run prompted her to run for office.

Image courtesy Deb McFadden