Brian “Bubba” Whalen

Brian “Bubba” Whalen

I am happy to once again be endorsed by the Newington Democratic Town Committee as a candidate to serve on the Newington Fire Commission. I joined the Newington Fire Department in November of 1980 and have 42 years of continued service. Currently I serve as the Chairperson of the Newington Fire Commission, having been elected…

Shaun Holloran

Shaun Holloran

I am honored to be nominated by the Newington Democratic Town Committee as a candidate for the Board of Education to help Newington continue to prepare our children for the workplaces and opportunities of tomorrow. I am proud, not only of my children’s academic accomplishments but proud to be a Newington resident who is able…

A.J. Tiniakos

A.J. Tiniakos

My name is Avgoustis Tiniakos, more commonly known as A.J. I am honored to have been nominated by the Newington Democratic Town Committee as a candidate for Town Council in our upcoming municipal election. I graduated from Eastern Connecticut State University with two bachelor’s degrees; one in Criminal Justice and the other in Sociology, and…

Matt Plourd

Matt Plourd

Just like my dad before, I benefited from a vibrant and safe environment held together in no small part by some of the best schools in our state and some of the kindest, warmest, giving people within them. When a neighbor was in need, we would pull together, pool whatever time, energy, and resources we…

Kathy Gonzalez

Kathy Gonzalez

I am honored to have been endorsed by the Newington Democratic Town Committee as a candidate for Town Council.    I am a retired Children Service Worker for CT Department of Children and Families and have been a 25-plus year resident of Newington. As someone who has struggled during parts of her life, I can relate when…

Jessica Weaver

Jessica Weaver

I am absolutely honored to have been endorsed again by the Newington Democratic Town Committee to run for re-election to the Board of Education!  Serving as the youngest member of our board has been a privilege and an incredible opportunity to connect not just with students, but also parents and community members. I have had…

Sam Sharma

Sam Sharma

I am a current member of the board of education and grateful to have received an endorsement from the Newington Democratic Town Committee to run for another term. As a board member, I have always collaborated with members of both parties and done what is in the best interests of our students, ensuring that every…

Amy Devoe Perrotti

Amy Devoe Perrotti

I am honored to have been nominated by the Newington Democratic Town Committee for re-election to the Board of Education.  My husband Jim and I have three wonderful daughters, two currently attending Newington Public Schools. Our youngest will be NHS Class of 2039 so I have a long-vested interest in ensuring Newington continues to provide…

Jon Trister

Jon Trister

I am honored to be the endorsed Democratic candidate for Mayor of Newington.  I have been a resident of Newington for the last 15 years along with my wife, Roceli, and our two children, John and Charlotte, who attend Newington Public Schools. I have a bachelor’s degree in political science from Charter Oak State College,…