Incumbentsdominateslate for Coventry's municipal election
Aug. 2—Both current Republican Town Council members, John French and Julie Blanchard, are running for re-election as well. Newcomers Matthew O'Brien, Jack Bullock, and Craig Stewart are joining the race.
Every Democratic Board of Education member is also running for re-election: Jennifer Beausoleil, Mary Kortmann, Eugene Marchand, and Emma Brigg Eaton.
Courtney Rossignol and Christina Williams are running for re-election to the board from the Republican party, along with two newcomers, Richard Williams and Joseph Cleary.
"We're very excited that our existing representatives on the town council and Board of Education are running again," Democratic Town Committee Chairwoman Jillian Wood-Reviczky said. "Experience matters."
Wood-Reviczky said that those running in the election for the first time should work hard at campaigning and get to know and meet as many citizens of Coventry as they possibly can. She also encouraged all residents to get out and vote.
"It affect your kids, your kid's school, roads. They affect the direction that your town takes," Wood-Reviczky said. "The whole reason you live in a particular town is because you want to love it, and you want it to be the best town for you. The way that happens is that you vote in local elections."
Current Republican Board of Education member Peter DePaola will not be running to keep his seat, but his name will be seen on the ballot to gain a seat as an alternate for the Zoning Board of Appeals, along with Patricia Hodge, and newcomer Frank Infante.
Patricia Schneider, the current Democratic alternate for the Zoning Board of Appeals, is running for re-election alongside newcomer Eric Thomas.
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Current Democratic alternate William Zenko will not be running for re-election, but will instead be running for a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals. Cheryl Resha is running for re-election to that board, as are newcomers Sydney Seale and Caroline Dowd.
Republican party candidates for the Zoning Board of Appeals are incumbents Thomas DeLucco and Michael Gerrity, as well as newcomers Scott Francis and John Peterson.
"I am pleased to enthusiastically introduce our worthy and well-qualified slate of candidates for this year's election," Republican Town Committee Chairman Matt O'Brien said. "Our candidates are a diverse group of individuals who are committed to serving our community and advancing the effectiveness and responsiveness of our government and school system. They each bring a wealth of experience, expertise, and fresh perspectives to the table, and are dedicated to working hard, being accessible, and representing the interests of all of our residents. I am confident that our candidates will provide the excellent leadership, vision, and common-sense solutions that our Town needs to thrive, and I urge all voters to carefully consider their qualifications and vote for the Republican ticket on Election Day."
