Politics & Government
Darien Republican Caucus Endorses Nominees for Town Office [Update]
Party members backed the full — and unopposed — slate put forward by the Republican Town Committee.
The Darien Republican Caucus made its endorsements Thursday evening for November's town elections, backing the full — and unopposed — slate of nominees .
The list was led by Jayme Stevenson, who was nominated by the RTC for first selectman .
"I am confident with Jayme Stevenson as first selectman, our team will continue to work together for the good of all Darien residents," current First Selectman Dave Campbell said Thursday. "Jayme has demonstrated sound leadership skills, creative thinking, and calm thoughtfulness during the last two years as a selectman. I could not ask for a better partner."
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Campbell, who declined to pursue another term in the town's top post, was endorsed for a second term on the Board of Selectmen along with Jerry Nielsen.
"Serving the last two years as first selectman, Dave Campbell has been a roaring success," said Board of Finance chairman Liz Mao. "We Republicans have been most fortunate in having Dave as a town leader."
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Darien/New Canaan probate judge Michael Murray nominated Nielsen Thursday to run again for the selectman’s seat.
"Jerry has served in this capacity with distinction," Murray said. "In addition to his public service as selectman, Jerry contributes countless amounts of time and resources to local boards. This experience makes him highly qualified for the position and a benefit for us all."
"It will be interesting to see who the Democrats come forward with," newly-elected RTC chair Bob Bewkes said.
The Democratic Town Committee is set to make its nominations next Tuesday, July 26.
The full rundown of Thursday's endorsements is as follows:
- Jayme J. Stevenson, First Selectman
- David M. Campbell, Selectman
- Gerald A. Nielsen, Jr., Selectman
- Donna E. Rajczewski, Town Clerk
- Joan D. Hendrickson, Town Treasurer
- Robert A. Locke, Tax Collector
- Elizabeth Smith Mao, Board of Finance
- James H. McLaughlin, Board of Finance
- Michael Anton Harman, Board of Education
- Morgan B. Whittier, Board of Education
- Richard P. Dolcetti, Board of Assessment Appeals
- Susan R. Cameron, Planning & Zoning Commission
- Reese Hutchison, Planning & Zoning Commission
- Joseph Tarnowsky, Jr., Constable
- Louis J. Calastro, Constable
No candidates outside of the RTC's slate petitioned for consideration by the caucus, making Thursday's endorsements uncontested.
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