Brookfield Democrats Elect a New Chair
BROOKFIELD, CT (January 15, 2018) –The Brookfield Democratic Town Committee (BDTC) voted unanimously on Thursday, Jan. 11, to elect 17-year Brookfield resident Laura Orban as its new chair. Orban replaces former Chair Mike Zacchea, who stepped down from the post due to increased professional obligations.
Orban was Campaign Manager for Steve Dunn and Sue Slater in 2017 and led the Democrats to an historic win. A member of the BDTC since 2011, Orban has been an active volunteer since moving to Brookfield, starting with the Danbury Animal Welfare Society in 2002 through currently coaching an Odyssey of the Mind team.
"I’m honored and excited to be the Chair of the Brookfield Democratic Town Committee. I know I speak for those far beyond the Brookfield DTC when I offer heartfelt thanks to Michael Zacchea, LtCol, USMC (Ret) for his service,” Orban said. “Mike steps down from his role as Chair to fill the ever-growing demands for his work on behalf of veterans, in Washington DC, and expanded interest in his book."
Orban is a contractor for IBM, focusing on Project Management. With an MBA in Management, she has 20 years experience as an Internet Marketing Consultant. She also has certificates in leadership, grant writing and capacity building.
We will continue to foster a community of inclusion, regardless of age, race, gender, sexual orientation, political affiliation, or physical ability. Cooperation is better than conflict, and unity is better than division," Orban said. “We have to prioritize long-term investments over short-term rewards.”
The Brookfield Democratic Town Committee meets the second Thursday of every month at Whisconier Middle School. All interested Democrats are invited to attend. For more information, visit the BDTC website at brookfielddemocrats.org or contact us directly by email at info@brookfielddemocrats.org. You can find the Brookfield Democratic Town Committee on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/brookfielddemocrats.