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A regular meeting of the Democratic
Town Committee was held on January 11, 2010 at
Democratic headquarters. The meeting was called to
order at 7:35 P.M.
Present: DaSilva, L, Merante, ,
Gallo, Coladarci, Cooke, Taylor, Earle, Schlemmer,
R, Saadi, Eriquez, DaSilva, J, Schlemmer, W,
Armstrong,
Absent: Morgan, Anders Abrantes,
McNamara, Rapp, Lewis, Conciatore, Tomaino, Council,
Gogliettino, Lees, White, and Kushner.
Wayne Schlemmer made a motion to
accept the call of the meeting. Bernie Gallo
seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Guest Speaker: State Representative
Denise Merrill, who is House Majority Leader and is
serving her ninth term in the CT Legislature
explained why she should be the next Secretary of
State. She wants to build on the Obama wave of new
voters and encourage them to stay engaged.
Guest Speaker: Dan Malloy wants to
run for Governor, explaining that we need someone
who can win and someone with the experience. He
said he has debate skill and was Mayor of Stanford
for 14 years. He explained that Stanford is the
second largest city in Ct with a strong
infrastructure. He says he has a vision for the
future and wants an opportunity to run for Governor
of CT.
Wayne Schlemmer made a motion to
accept the minutes of the previous meeting. Bernie
Gallo seconded. The motion passed unanimously.
Public Participation: None
Correspondence: No correspondence at
this meeting.
New Business: The DDTC election.
Members are elected by petition. Petitions available
January 13, 2010 and must be returned to the
registrar’s office no later than 4:00 pm on January
27, 2010. The petition process was reviewed. 5% of
the Democrats in a ward must sign. Candidates may
form a slate to obtain signatures. If more than 4
individuals submit a petition for a ward, the
Primary will be held March 2, 2010. The existing
Town Committee will meet in February and call the
March meeting. At that time the new members will
take their seats and elect officers.
2010
Election. This is a state and federal election.
Nancy Wyman and Denise Nappier will run again. Dick
Blumanthal wants to run for Senate. The DDTC should
endorse Blumanthal. Coladarci moved that we endorse
Dick Blumanthal for Senate for the 2010 election,
second by Gene Eriquez. Glenda Armstrong asked if
we have a process. Joe DaSilvas explained we have
endorsed candidates on a case by case basis. Vote
unanimous, with Armstrong abstaining.
Convention
dates were reviewed for May 2010. We have
conventions for 138th,
2nd,
24th,
Congressional and State. Delegates will be named in
March.
Public
fundraising is being discussed in the 2nd
Circuit Court of Appeals.
Treasurer Report. Linda DaSilva
reported that the reporting period opened with
$1338.33, we took in $1930.00. The expenses for
this period were $1389.24 leaving a balance of
$1879.09. The holiday party net $1120.15.Bernie
Gallo moved to accept, 2nd
by Gene Eriquez. The motion passed unanimously.
State Central Committee. Jim Maloney
reported that there was a fundraiser for Chris
Murphy and $15,000 was raised. We all must support
Murphy for Congress.
State. Joe Taborsak We need Dan
Malloy in the Governor’s seat and wants to thank
Denis Merrill for coming to talk with us. We wish
them both good luck and it is a good tome for Ds to
take the opportunity to jump into a campaign.
Registrar. Marge Gallo reminded
everyone running for the Town Committee that the
dates are January 13th
for pick up of petitions and January 27th
to turn them in.
Old Business. Glenda Armstrong asked
about the election recommendations discussed during
the year, adding we should look to the past as we
move to the future.
Bernie Gallo moved adjournment at
8:40 pm, 2nd
by Linda DaSilva. The motion passed unanimously.
Respectfully submitted,
Eileen Coladarci
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