Middletown 2021 Election Voter Guide: Meet The Candidates

Middletown CT

01 November, 2021

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MIDDLETOWN, CT — On Tuesday, Nov. 2, Middletown residents will cast their votes for several key municipal positions and referendum questions. Seats on the board of education and planning and zoning commission are up for grabs, and there are two ballot questions on charter revision. Polls open at 6 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. Voters who are in line before 8 p.m. will be able to vote even after the deadline passes. You can find your poll location at the Secretary of the State website by inputting your information. You can request an absentee ballot here, or you can visit your town clerk's office. All voters are eligible to check the top box that lists "COVID-19" as a reason for requesting an absentee ballot. For Board of Education, residents can vote for up to four candidates. The Democratic candidates are: Susan Owens, Emily F. Jackson, Ian McMahon, and Debra F. Guss. The Republican candidates are: Bill Perkins, David Booth, Charles Wiltsie, and Jon Pulino. Return to Patch for results as they come in. Subscribe to free Middletown News Alerts for election results. For Planning and Zoning Commission, residents can vote for up to three candidates. The Democratic candidates are: Shanay Fulton, Brain K. Gartner Jr., and Kelly R. Sweeney. The Republican candidates are: Joan Liska, Nick Fazzino, and Sebastian N. Giuliano. Stephen H. Devoto is also on the ballot as a Petitioning Candidate. Residents also will vote for one Planning and Zoning Alternate candidate. The Democratic candidate is Michael P. Fallon. The Republican candidate is Hillary M. Thompkins. Residents will also vote on the following ballot questions: 1. "Shall the Charter be revised and reorganized to facilitate public understanding and access to local government by instituting: (a) clear standards of ethical conduct for local officials; (b) uniform procedures enhancing board and commission operations; (c) greater accountability and standards of compensation in the budget process; (d) nonpartisan council leader positions; and (e) equal employment opportunities?" 2. "Shall the Charter be revised to transfer hiring and supervision responsibilities for custodians, secretarial and cafeteria staff, tradespersons, central office staff, and other employees who do not require State Board of Education certification at Middletown Public Schools from the Mayor to the Board of Education and the Superintendent of Schools?" Click here for explanatory text. For the proposed revised charter, click here.