Yesterday, Thursday July 20th, Brookfield nominated a full slate of candidates, led by their incumbent First Selectman Steve Dunn and Selectwoman Sue Slater.
Congresswoman Elizabeth Esty expressed her enthusiasm about the slate on Thursday. "I am incredibly impressed by the candidates on this year's slate," Esty said. "These are people that really care about their town and are committing themselves to solving problems and serving their neighbors. If they're given the opportunity, I know that this group can accomplish great things for Brookfield."
Brookfield is running a full slate of candidates.
First Selectman – Steve Dunn
Selectman – Sue Slater
Board of Finance
Lisa Erman
Eileen Koch
John Pitt
Ricky Ramos
Alan Walp
Board of Education
Debbie Brooks
Mary Cappiello
Rosa Fernandes
Jen Laden
Planning Commission
Paul Barba
Tammie Larson
Bruce Macdonald
Zoning Commission
Chris Barnes
Jamie Klavans
Zoning Board of Appeals
Joe Fuccillo
Leslie Ruggiero
Louise Trojanowski-Marconi
Juliana Zach
Board of Assessment Appeals
Julie Blick
Francis Lollie
Town Clerk
Andrea DiStephan
Selectman Sue Slater lauded the newly endorsed candidates. "We have begun seeing the change that we are working towards in Brookfield, and want to continue to encourage the fresh perspectives and ideas that new candidates provide," Slater commented. “Every one of our candidates is strong. This might be the most experienced slate we’ve had in Brookfield.”
First Selectman Steve Dunn shared in Slater's praise. "When I was first elected First Selectman two years ago, what I quickly learned was that Brookfield succeeds when all of our elected officials are working towards a common goal," Dunn stated. "I could not be more proud of these candidates and I know that if elected they will work tirelessly to ensure that Brookfield realizes the potential we all know it has."