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Tom DeVivo receives Windham DTC endorsement for mayor
WINDHAM — The Windham Democratic Town Committee held its caucus and candidates for the upcoming November election were endorsed.
Committee chair Bill Sayers said the Democrat slate presented is an exceptional group of people who have the best interests of the people of Windham at heart.
'This slate presents stability and growth for Windham,' Sayers said. 'I'm excited to show the voters what's in store. This is exactly what we were hoping for.'
Mayor Tom DeVivo will seek re-election in hopes of retaining his seat. He said he was humbled by the nomination and the support of the town committee.
The council at-large includes incumbents Dawn Niles, Randall Prose and Bill Sayers. The Windham council includes incumbents Joe Pliss, Rodney Alexander, Edelmiro Rios and Clinton Adams.
For the Board of Education, newcomers Gary Getzer, Paula Haney and Catherine Pomo will be running.
The Board of Finance will have incumbents Tyler Griffin, Kevin Donahue, Mary Ann Daly, Garnet McLaughlin and Peter Hughes coming back to renew their seats.
Incumbents Adam Richardson, Jared Lietzel and Dennis O'Brien and newcomer Kale Postler will run for the Willimantic Taxing District Board of Directors.
Board of Assessment Appeals incumbent Murphy Sewall and newcomer Susan Hunter will run for two spots.
Incumbent Barbara McGrath and newcomer Gary Fetzer will run for the spots open on the Zoning Board of Appeals.
'I believe the voters of Windham will vote to elect the entire Democratic slate,' Sayers said. 'We have the experience, ability and desire to move Windham forward.'
