Politics
Fedele for Governor announces fourth round of endorsements
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Feb 25, 2010 - 10:13 PM

Lieutenant Governor Michael Fedele today announced a fourth round of endorsements from 15 state and local leaders from business and government — including State Senator Rob Kane (R-Watertown) and three State Representatives. The 15 new endorsements announced today bring his total to 88 and continue to demonstrate statewide support for Fedele’s campaign for Governor. To date, Lieutenant Governor Fedele has also gained the endorsements of 20 "super-delegates" to the Republican Convention on May 22, 2010.

The new endorsements also include State Rep. Chris Coutu (R-Norwich), State Rep. John Stripp (R-Weston) and State Rep. Sean Williams (R-Watertown) – as well as the First Selectmen from Goshen, Franklin, New Fairfield, North Stonington and Wilton along with other community and business leaders.

Fedele has so far earned the support of nearly a third of the Republican members of the General Assembly and 50 mayors and municipal officials from across Connecticut. The latest endorsements also mean that Fedele has earned the support of more than 40 percent of Connecticut’s Republican Mayors and First Selectmen.

“The support for my campaign from so many people and so many elected leaders across Connecticut is encouraging and gratifying,” Lt. Governor Fedele said. “These leaders understand what is at stake in the 2010 governor’s race. They know Connecticut can’t afford to place the future of Connecticut in the hands of someone who will need on-the-job training.

“I have 25 years of business experience and I have created jobs in more than 30 states. I’ve also served in the General Assembly for 10 years and as Lieutenant Governor for the past three years – during the most contentious and important budget battle in anyone’s memory. I know how government works, I know how we can make it work better and I know how we can put the people of Connecticut back to work.”

"Mike Fedele has the experience, the ability – and most importantly – the vision we need in our next Governor," Senator Rob Kane said. "Our state faces tremendous challenges. We truly are at a pivotal point in the economy – and controlling government spending and keeping the lid on new taxes are so critical to economic recovery. Mike understands what’s in the budget and he is completely committed to making the tough spending cuts we have to make.”

"I’ve known Mike Fedele for many years and there is no candidate who is better prepared for the enormous job the next Governor will face,” Rep. Sean Williams said. “I know Mike will continue to be a voice of fiscal restraint and responsibility. With his business background, he understands that governments cannot spend more than they have – no more than any family or business can. He knows we need to create jobs and to balance the budget without new taxes.”

“Governments at every level are being asked to provide more services with fewer resources,” said Nicholas Mullane, First Selectman of North Stonington. “Cities and towns have had to cut back. Our Grand Lists are down, but mandates and contract costs keep increasing. Mike chaired the Task Force on Municipal Mandate Reform. He knows and is prepared to deal with our issues – which are after all, the issues of every citizen of the state.”

"Connecticut faces many pressing concerns but creating jobs is really issue number one, two and three," Jamison Scott, Corporate Officer at Air Handling Systems said. "The bottom line is that Republicans try to create jobs and Democrats try to create taxes. That has always been one of the central distinctions of our parties. Mike is the best candidate to grow the economy instead of the government bureaucracy."

The full list of endorsements follows:

Fourth Round – Announced 02/25/2010

State Senator Rob Kane (R-Watertown)

State Representative Christopher Coutu (R-Norwich)

State Representative John Stripp (R-Weston)

State Representative Sean Williams (R-Watertown)

Former State Representative Jack Stone (R-Fairfield)

Wilton First Selectman Bill Brennan

New Fairfield First Selectman John Hodge

Franklin First Selectman Richard Matters

North Stonington First Selectman Nicholas Mullane

Goshen First Selectman Robert Valentine

Former Newtown First Selectman Joseph Borst

Mrs. Lucy Corelli, Stamford Registrar of Voters

Mr. Fred Wilms, Chairman of the Norwalk Board of Estimate & Taxation

The Norwalk RTC Executive Committee

Mr. Jamison Scott, Corporate Officer at Air Handling Systems

Third Round – Announced 01/12/2010
State Rep. MaryAnn Carson (R-New Fairfield)

State Rep. Anthony D’Amelio (R-Waterbury)

State Rep. Lile Gibbons (R-Old Greenwich)

State Rep. John Hetherington (R-New Canaan)

State Rep. Debra Lee Hovey (R-Monroe)

State Rep. John Piscopo (R-Thomaston)

State Rep. John Rigby (R-Winsted)

State Rep. Pam Sawyer (R-Bolton)

State Rep. Terrie Wood (R-Darien)

North Branford Mayor Anthony Candelora

Former Stamford Mayor Stanley Esposito

Norwalk Mayor Dick Moccia

Colchester First Selectman Gregg Schuster

State Board of Education Member Beverly Bobroske

Stamford Board of Finance Vice Chairman Bob Kolenberg

Stamford Board of Finance Member Joe Tarzia

Mrs. Beth Barhydt, Greenwich YGOP Chairwoman

Mr. Alan Hoffman, Republican State Central Member

Ms. Joi Reiner-Gallo, Republican State Central Member

Mr. Art Scialabba, Norwalk RTC Chairman and Republican State Central Member

Ms. Laurie Williamson, Republican State Central Member

Mr. Sam Zotto, Wolcott RTC Chairman

Second Round - Announced 12/09/2009

State Senator L. Scott Frantz (R-Greenwich)

Bethlehem First Selectman Jeffrey Hammel

Bolton First Selectman Bob Morra

Greenwich Selectman David Theis

Greenwich Town Clerk Carmen Budkins

Haddam First Selectman Paul DeStefano

Lisbon First Selectman Thomas Sparkman

Middlebury First Selectman Thomas Gormley

Middlefield First Selectman John Brayshaw

New Canaan Selectman Robert Mallozzi

New Hartford First Selectman Daniel Jerram

North Canaan First Selectman Douglas Humes

Old Lyme First Selectman Timothy Griswold

Orange First Selectman James Zeoli

Prospect Mayor Robert Chatfield

Roxbury First Selectman Barbara Henry

Somers First Selectman Lisa Pellegrini

Southbury First Selectman William Davis

Stamford Town Clerk Donna Loglisci

Trumbull Town Council Vice-Chair Suzanne Testani

Waterford First Selectman Daniel Steward

Westbrook First Selectman Noel Bishop

Woodstock First Selectman Allan Walker, Jr

The Stamford Republican Town Committee

Mr. Ed Greenberg, Republican State Central Member

Mr. Mike Jachimczyk, Republican State Central Member

Mr. Chris Meek, Founder and Chairman of OurCTGOP and SoldierSocks

Mr. Tom Devine, Devine Brothers / Devine Bioheat

Atty. Gerald Farrell, Sr., CT Bar Association Criminal Law Executive Committee

First Round – Announced 12/03/2009

Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia

Greenwich First Selectman Peter Tesei

New Canaan First Selectman Jeb Walker

Middletown Mayor Sebastian Giuliano

Enfield Mayor Scott Kaupin

New Milford Mayor Patricia Murphy

East Lyme First Selectman Paul Formica

Glastonbury Town Council Chair Susan Karp

Newtown First Selectman Patricia Llodra

Farmington Town Council Chair Michael Clark

Wethersfield Mayor Donna Hemmann

Vernon Mayor Jason McCoy

Guilford First Selectman Joseph Mazza

Woodbury First Selectman Jerry Stomski

Durham First Selectman Laura Francis

Old Saybrook First Selectman Michael Pace

Mr. Larry Auriana, Co-Founder of the Kaufmann Fund

Mr. Giovanni Tomasi, President of RSL Fiber Optic Systems

Mr. Lee Rizzuto, Vice President of Conair Corporation

Mr. Cal Calderella, Old Saybrook Republican Town Committee Chair

Mr. Malcolm Pray, Founder of Pray Automotive

Mr. Ken Wilson, Guilford Republican Town Committee Member

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