Middletown Election Results 2021: Winners Declared

Middletown CT

02 November, 2021

8:01 PM

Description

MIDDLETOWN, CT — Planning and Zoning Commission Chairman Stephen H. Devoto's bid for re-election as a Petitioning candidate failed in Tuesday's municipal election, according to the Middletown Press. The Press reported Devoto, a former Democrat, lost his seat while former mayor and Common Councilman Sebastian Giuliano and incumbent Nick Fazzino, both Republicans, won seats on the commission. Democrat Shanay Fulton, a current alternate member, also won. In the Board of Education, Democrats Emily Jackson and Debra Guss were victorious and Republicans Charles Wiltsie and Jon Pulino, an incumbent, won seats on the board, according to the Press. Read more at the Middletown Press here. (Original post) MIDDLETOWN, CT — The polls have closed in Middletown and the votes are being counted to determine several key races, including seats on the board of education and planning and zoning commission, along with two ballot questions on charter revision. For Board of Education, residents were able to 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 were able to 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 voteed 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.