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Meet Democratic Nominees to the RTM!

If you are a Registered Democrat and vote at the Branford Hills School on Jefferson Road (Branford's Fourth District), you are invited to meet and endorse the nominees who are running for a seat on the RTM in the coming term.  Please join members of the Branford Democratic Town Committee to meet the four individuals who will be representing your interests in town government. You will have a chance to learn about their accomplishments, to bring your questions and concerns to their attention, and to vote to endorse them for the election.

The Democratic Nominees for the Fourth District RTM are:

Maryann Amore:  Maryann is in her second term on the RTM, and serves as Chair of the Education Committee.  Maryann has worked hard this tern to establish an effective relationship with the public schools, to bring clarity to town government's dealings with the Education Community, and to shed light on the broad array of educational opportunities that Branford offers to all its citizens. Born and raised in the Fourth District, Maryann has had a long career in education and training. She is currently a tax and finance professional.

Dorothy Docknevich: A four-term member of the RTM, Dorothy brings her broad network of contacts in the Fourth District and her deep love of this community to her work on the Administrative Services Committee of the RTM.  She loves politics, loves people, works hard, and listens to everyone!  Dorothy retired to Branford a dozen years ago, after a long history of Democratic public service in North Haven.

Adam Hansen: Adam is a young, energetic, and extremely effective member finishing his first term as a Representative.  As a member of the Rules and Ordinances Committee, Adam has worked diligently to help resolve conflicts that have arisen over issues brought before the RTM, in areas such as fair housing, gun accessibility, and a number of others.  Adam is a firefighter; he and  and his wife Laurie have a new baby son.

Madeleine Janover: Madeleine is the newest member of the Fourth District RTM contingent. She is a long-time educator and community organizer with a rich background in working for Democratic causes and candidates, as well as for Women's issues.  Newly involved in Branford, Madeleine has an active and talented daughter who attends BHS.  A member of the Education Committee, Madeleine runs a busy tutoring service in town.

Please join us on Wednesday evening for an opportunity to meet these candidates, and endorse their desire to represent your interests in on the RTM. We welcome all registered Democrats. Please bring Identification if you want to vote, as required by the Secretary of the State.   Call 203-654-1006 with questions.  We hope to see you!

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