Hebron Democratic Town Committee

HDTC Endorsed Candidates


	Karen Strid Board of Selectmen HELLO, my name is Karen Strid and I’m running for another term on the Hebron Board of Selectmen. Hebron has been my home for 21 years, and I expect my husband David and I to be here at least 21 more! After a number of years working as a Special Education Paraprofessional, (one of my three children is a special needs child), I decided to start my own machine quilting business out of my home. I love everything about quilting--the camaraderie of fellow quilters, the beauty of the fabrics, the creative process and the satisfaction of the finished piece. I guess I’d say that my other passion is community service. It requires some of the same skills that I bring to sewing: persistence, patience, attention to detail and problem-solving. I’ve been serving the residents of Hebron for over 13 years, first as a member of the Planning and Zoning Commission in 1994 and then as Chairman of that Board from 1995 to 2000. Since 2000 I’ve served on the Board of Selectmen. I request your support and vote on Election Day. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007 Karen Strid

	BRIAN O' CONNELL Board of Selectmen Hello, my name is Brian O’Connell and I am running for the Hebron Board of Selectmen. My wife Rose and I have resided in town since 1991. We have two children, Brittany and Dylan, both of whom are students at RHAM. I am a financial advisor practicing in the Hebron area. I am running for the Board of Selectmen because I want the opportunity to utilize my personal and professional experience in a capacity that has impact on the direction that we choose for our town. I am very familiar with the budget process and the town’s finances. I possess a keen awareness of the current issues facing the town. I believe in an open and accessible government for the people and by the people. I will stress long term strategic planning throughout all departments. I will promote active involvement and communication at town meetings. I request your support and vote on Election Day. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Brian O'Connell

	DONNA FERREE Board of Finance Hi! My name is Donna Ferree. I am currently an Unaffiliated member of the Hebron Board of Finance and I am running for re-election in November, and request your support and vote on Election Day. As a member of the Hebron Board of Finance I consider it my job to take into account all of the issues presented by the residents, Town departments and the Board of Selectmen, and to do the best I can to work with the other members of the Board of Finance to reach a compromise of ideas that will fulfill the Town's and residents' needs without implementing unnecessarily burdensome taxes. I truly believe that my experience in municipal finance and my years as a citizen of the Town of Hebron are both factors that will help me to benefit the Town and its residents in my capacity as a continuing member of the Board of Finance. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007 Donna

	DEBRA SAPIA CARLIN Board of Finance Hi, I have been a resident of Hebron since 1980. I am running for a position on the Hebron Board of Finance because I believe my acquired skills and work experience in finance and banking coordinate well with the work entrusted to the Board – that of analyzing budgets and making sure that expenditures of our tax monies are appropriate and justified. I believe that a commitment of this nature takes considerable time and energy. It’s a commitment that I’m willing and happy to make.I request your support and vote on Election Day. Hebron’s continued growth presents opportunities and challenges. The Board of Finance needs to make choices that represent all the diverse portions of our population. My education and work background give me the “book smarts” to be able to handle the Board of Finance work. And my many years of living and being involved in Hebron give me the “street smarts” to make common-sense decisions on the Board of Finance. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Debra

	JANE DUBE Board of Education Hello, my name is Jane Dube and I am a 17 year resident of Hebron. In October 2004 I was appointed to the local Board of Education by the Board of Selectmen and currently serve the Board as Chairperson. I served as Board Secretary from 2004-2006, and have actively participated in subcommittee work and served on numerous subcommittees, including: Budget Committee 2004-2005, Superintendent Search Committee 2005, Modular Building Committee 2005-2006, Communications Committee 2005-present, Wellness Committee 2005-present and Strategic Planning Committee 2006-present. I enjoy a good working relationship with Board members, the superintendent and other town Boards and officials. I make myself available to parents and community members and belive that listening to their concerns and items of interest concerning the schools is essential to carrying out the Board's mission. I also take an active interest in state and federal mandates and legislation relating to education and has attended the CABE (Connecticut Association of Boards of Education) annual meeting for last two years. As a member of the communication committee I worked closely on the application that led to the Board receiving for the first time a CABE Leadership award, which was presented at the annual meeting in November 2006. I request your support and vote on Election Day. Thank you. Jane

	STEPHANIE RAYMOND Board of Education Hello, My name is Stephanie Raymond and I have lived in Hebron for 12 years and am a practicing attorney currently employed by Hartford Financial Services Group located in Hartford. I work in the Corporate Law Department specializing in governmental compliance issues, and am well versed in analyzing statutory law and dealing with regulatory authorities. I have a daughter who is a second grader at Gilead Hill, and have regularly volunteered at Gilead Hill School during the last several years and also attend PTA meetings.I request your support and vote on Election Day. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007 Stephanie

	MARYANNE LEICHTER RHAM Board of Education Maryanne Leichter RHAM Board of Education Candidate Hi, my name is Maryanne Leichter, and I am currently serving on the RHAM Board of Education as an appointed member, and was appointed to the RHAM BOE in June 2006. I request your support and vote on Election Day. I have lived in Hebron for the past 33 years. Children and learning have always been the main focus in my life. In my professional career, I have taught special education students in grades pre-kindergarten through high school for 27 years. I received a Bachelor of Science and a Master’s Degree in Special Education from Southern Connecticut State University. I received a Sixth Year Degree in Educational Leadership from Sacred Heart University. This enabled me to attain my current position as the Special Services Director in Lebanon. More recently I have received my certification to become a Superintendent of Schools. I received this certification from the University of Connecticut. Quite simply put, I am no stranger to the process of teaching and learning. I enjoy serving with my fellow board members. It is vitally important for students to be able to meet the technological and learning challenges that they will face when they graduate from RHAM. Whether they enter into the world of work, the military or go on to post secondary education, they will need competitive skills in order to succeed. I have worked with the other Board of Education members to ensure that our students continue to receive a high quality education. I see this as my top priority. I am looking forward to being able to continue to serve on the RHAM Board of Education. This will enable me to keep a continued focus on educational excellence for all of our students. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Maryanne

	LORRAINE DAVEY RHAM Board of Education Lorriane Davey RHAM Board of Education Candidate HELLO, may name is Lorriane Davey, I am a candidate for the RHAM Board of Education. I currently serve as the Vice Chairman of the Hebron Board of Education, and have served in that position for 3 of a 4-year term. In this short time, the board has retired the old central office compact, hired a new Hebron school district administration, implemented important new curriculum programs and updated school policies. Most importantly, we've also worked hard to reestablish better relationships between the various town boards, committees and residents.I believe that my experience and involvement at our local level provides a solid basis for the transition to the Regional High School Board.I request your support and vote on Election Day. During the last 3+ years, I've also served on the following sub-committees; Central Office, Modular Building, Superintendent and Principal Search committees, Administration Contract Negotiations, Facility Planning Committee, CIP and K-Task Force, and several other community based committees. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Lori

	FRANK ZITKUS Planning and Zoning Commission hello, my name is Frank Zitkus and I am an incumbent seeking re-election to the Planning and Zoning Commission (PZC). I request you support and vote for me on Election Day, and request you allow me to continue working for you towards. I have been a member of the Hebron PZC since August 1998. I currently serve as the Commission’s Secretary and am the Commission’s representative on the Town Open Space Land Acquisition Committee, which I has been a member of for eight years. I have also served four years on the Town Capital Improvement Committee. I dedicate significant resources and time in my effort to comprehensively review every land use application. My review includes walking each property that is proposed to be developed to ensure that important open space linkages are established which optimize resource protection, recreational enjoyment, and overall enhancement of the Town. I have been very involved with the writing of the Planning and Zoning Commission’s Plan of Conservation and Development and subsequent Zoning Regulations promoting economic and community areas interspersed with connected recreational areas, town parks and greenways, and strive to implement this Plan in each and every development application. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007 Frank

	BRUCE RAYMOND Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate Hello, my name is Bruce Raymond, and I am a candidate for Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate. I have lived in Hebron for 12 years and am a practicing attorney with Raymond & Bennett LLC, based in Glastonbury. In July 2007 I was appointed by the Board of Selectmen to the position of PZC alternate. Since the appointment I have regularly attended the PZC meetings and have been seated as a voting member. I also serve on the Hebron Economic Development Commission and have been a youth soccer coach. I request your support and vote on Election Day. Thank You and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Bruce

	CATHLEEN MURPHY Zoning Board of Appeals Hi, my name is Cathy Murphy and I am a candidate for the Zoning Board of Appeals. I have lived in Hebron for more than 22 years, and am a graduate of the University of Connecticut. I have served on the Zoning Board of Appeals since 1999 and have held the position of Secretary and currently serve as the Board’s Vice Chairperson. I request and seek your support and vote on Election Day, and if re-elected I will continue to fulfill the purpose and function of the Board and will continue to balance the reasonable use of property with the important limitations set forth in the zoning regulations. In carrying out these responsibilities I have and will continue to strive and vote to maintain the character of the town and our neighborhoods. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Cathy

	CYNTHIA GRINNELL Zoning Board of Appeals Hello, my name is Cynthia Grinnell, and I currently serve on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate and am seeking election to the ZBA. I have served as a voting member of the ZBA in recent meetings and understand the Board's function and work. I request your support and vote on Election Day. I have been involved in our community for many years and began when I was appointed to the Board of Education in 1969 and was elected to the BOE. Also, I was elected as a Justice of the Peace. Additionally, I have served our Town and was elected Tax Collectorin 1973,and in 1975 and 1977 was elected to the Board of Selectman. I also have served as Chairperson on the Hebron Town Office Building Committee in 1978. Also, Cynthia was appointed to the town’s Conservation Commission in 1979, and was appointed to the Economic Development Commission in 1980. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Cynthia

	DONALD MASTERS Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Hello, my name is Donald Masters and I am a candidate for Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate. I request your support and vote on Election Day. I have lived in Connecticut all my life and my family and I are especially proud to have spent the last 10 years as residents of Hebron. I truly feel privileged to have this opportunity to represent the town on the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate. My educational background includes advanced degrees in both engineering and business administration, enabling me to make the correct business decision among the various technical solutions that are often presented. All my academic degrees were attained with high honors as I make a point of putting my best effort into all of my pursuits, and I believe these skills and traits will translate seamlessly into a future role as an Alternate on the Zoning Board of Appeals. My background as an engineer allows me to focus on the facts at hand and seek a solution that best resolves the issue for all involved parties. I look forward to the opportunity to serve our town as an Alternate member of the Zoning Board of Appeals. Thank you and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Don

	ANTHONY STEVEN NOVAK Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Hello, My name is Tony Novak and I am a candidate seeking election to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an Alternate. I have resided in Hebron since 1987 and I am a practicing attorney. My interest in agriculture and the preservation of Hebron’s historical and natural assets has lead me to seek election to the Zoning Board of Appeals as an alternate and I look forward to bringing my concerns for Hebron’s historical and natural assets to the Zoning Board of Appeals alternate position. I request your support and vote on Election Day. Thank you, and Please Vote on November 6, 2007. Tony