Letter: Redding Democratic Town Committee Primary March 1

There is much confusion about the upcoming Redding Democratic Town Committee Primary.

This letter was written to explain in more detail, the facts regarding what occurred and to encourage all registered Democrats to vote for the slate recommended by the Real Redding Democrats.  

We, the undersigned, are nine candidates nominated by the Democratic Town Committee (DTC) in January for a two-year DTC term. At the Caucus following the nominating meeting, most of this slate was voted off by a faction of Democrats who were touting so-called “reforms” with a narrowly focused agenda. Many of these individuals were not previously involved with the DTC. They did not have enough candidates for a full slate, so we were voted on as well, essentially by default.

Our names are appearing on their campaign literature (Democrats for Redding), and we are, indeed, on their slate. We would like to make clear that we all are part of the larger Real Redding Democrats which includes the majority of the originally intended slate who have petitioned for the upcoming primary on March 1st. 

The petitioning candidates include many long standing and devoted DTC members who have worked in your best interests for many years. Together, we represent the diverse interests of all Redding Democrats, not the narrow focus of the new “endorsed” slate. This is why we urge you to vote for us along with the petitioning candidates of the Real Redding Democrats slate.

Learn more about Real Redding Democrats here

Sincerely,

Amy Atamian, Dan Barrett, Diana Carlino, Mary Ann Carman, Peg O’Donnell, Dave Pattee, Phyllis Rhodes, Roger Van Ausdal, Peggy Zamore

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Submitted by Redding, CT

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