Who we are
what we stand for
Families choose to live in Newington for our excellent schools, wonderful town services, and our proximity to work and recreation in the region. Newington is a beautiful town with charming New England character that must be preserved as we continue to thoughtfully grow our tax base and stabilize our mill rate.
Newington Democrats believe strongly in finding creative ways to protect our precious remaining open space. We want to strengthen our lovely town center for shopping and dining, and make our community safer for pedestrians and cyclists.
We believe that it is critical for our town to maintain its infrastructure with regular maintenance in order to avoid inevitably greater costs to taxpayers down the road. This means working collaboratively with state and federal officials to maximize resources and grant programs that can help to address these issues without burdening local taxes.
Officers
Chair - John Kelly
Vice Chair - Terri LaPenta-Duffek
Secretary - Marie Jeudy
Treasurer - Neil Ryan
Your Democratic Majorities Delivered…
Your Town Council majority delivered…
RESPONSIBLE GOVERNANCE
Worked across the aisle to responsibly manage your tax dollars and keep Newington affordable for seniors, families, and young people.
A Safe Community
Kept our police department and first responders well-funded and rebuilt staffing while investing in their safety.
Strong Infrastructure
Invested in our town infrastructure and refused to kick the can down the road.
Protecting Public Education
Fully funded Newington Public Schools and essential services to keep our community strong.
Thoughtful Development
Supports small businesses first over big developers with targeted economic growth that’s right for Newington.
Your board of education majority delivered…
caring for student needs
Invested in new mental health resources to empower every student to thrive.
career-ready skills
Set students up for success with new opportunities for college credit and savings.
Focused learning
Expanded access to pre-K and kept classes small.
A welcoming community
Promotes a welcoming learning environment that protects the safety and privacy of all students and families.
strong collaboration
Brings teachers, administrators, and parents together to put students’ needs first.
“I’m proud to represent Newington as a part of the 27th District. Newington is a wonderful town for all ages – from the vibrant businesses to the local parks to the special gems such as the town library. It is a great place to raise a family, be involved in the community, and has immediate access to all that central Connecticut has to offer.”