The Cheshire, Connecticut Democratic Town Committee
The Cheshire Democratic Town Committee strives to build a better Cheshire by assisting local Democrats who want to run for office, serve as appointed town Board and Commission members, or work on campaigns for town, state, and federal candidates. We believe in preparing for a better future through careful planning and hard work. We are committed to the continued growth of Cheshire as one of the best places in the country to live, work and raise a family. Meetings are held the first Tuesday of the month at 7 p.m. at the Cheshire Senior Center unless conditions warrant a virtual meeting. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend. For more information or a link to attend a virtual meeting: contact us.
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VOTE ON ELECTION DAY - TUESDAY, NOV. 4!
See our voting information page for information on polling places, getting registered to vote, and more. Monthly CDTC meeting We usually meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm at the Cheshire Senior Center, 240 Maple Ave. All registered Democrats are welcome to attend. Our next regular monthly meeting will be Dec. 2. Save Democracy Rallies -- Join the Cheshire Democratic Women's Club at Cheshire Town Hall. Alternate Saturdays at 10 am September 6 and 20 October 4 and 18 November 1 |
Call our elected representatives regularly!
Senator Chris Murphy: 202-224-4041 Senator Richard Blumenthal: 202-224-2823 Rep. Jahana Hayes: 202-225-4476 Subscribe to CheshireStack to learn about the great work being done by our Democratic members on the Cheshire Town Council. Download Indivisible's Guide to Democracy on the Brink |
Historic Win - Thank You Cheshire!
Thank you for your support Cheshire! It was a historic win for Cheshire Democrats. We not only retained the majority but expanded the majority on the Town Council and Board of Education. Even more, Democrats won the majority on Planning & Zoning!
Here are unofficial results from Nov 4. These can also be viewed on the Secretary of the State's website by selecting "Cheshire" in the dropdown menu.
Our winning candidates:
Town Council At Large:
Greg Wolff
Peter Talbot
Debrah Manke
Fiona Pearson
Lou Todisco
Town Council District 2 - Jim Jinks
Town Council District 4 - Tricia Cramer
Board of Education:
Sam Rosenberg
Heather Fitzgerald
Planning & Zoning:
Matt Bowman
Jim McKenney
Chris Affie
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Therese Bradley
Ned Cullinan
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate:
Gerald Devine
Constables
Breina Schain
Ron Gagliardi
Read more about our candidates and their backgrounds here!
Here are unofficial results from Nov 4. These can also be viewed on the Secretary of the State's website by selecting "Cheshire" in the dropdown menu.
Our winning candidates:
Town Council At Large:
Greg Wolff
Peter Talbot
Debrah Manke
Fiona Pearson
Lou Todisco
Town Council District 2 - Jim Jinks
Town Council District 4 - Tricia Cramer
Board of Education:
Sam Rosenberg
Heather Fitzgerald
Planning & Zoning:
Matt Bowman
Jim McKenney
Chris Affie
Zoning Board of Appeals:
Therese Bradley
Ned Cullinan
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate:
Gerald Devine
Constables
Breina Schain
Ron Gagliardi
Read more about our candidates and their backgrounds here!
No Kings Cheshire - October 18, 2025
Thank you to everyone who turned out for No Kings Day in Cheshire and made your voices heard!! Photos by Ron Kochman
Statement regarding Animal Control
At a special meeting of the Town Council on September 11, the Town and Cheshire Police Department accepted responsibility for the lapses in oversight and procedures that led to and enabled failures by the Animal Control Officer. Mistakes were made and these are being addressed.
The Town and Police Department laid out the changes that have already been implemented and the ongoing updates to improve the animal control building. These updates and changes go beyond the new and improved state regulations that all towns will have to comply with by 2029. The Town Council supports the Town and Police Department in having an animal control facility that meets the high standards we demand from our schools and all other town departments.
Cheshire Democrats and many members of the public were disgusted by signage at the Fall Festival at the Republican Town Committee's booth, suggesting Republicans were the only ones concerned about animal welfare.
Cheshire Democrats reject the extreme and cynical Republican tactics to politicize and stir up anger and divisiveness over the circumstances that led to the tragic mistreatment of animals at the town's animal control facility.
Cheshire deserves and expects leadership that accepts mistakes were made, works to fix the problems and ensures these mistakes can't ever happen again. This is what the town and police department have done. This is also what the entire Council has done (or so we thought at the special meeting last week.)
The Democratic majority on the Council is eager to explore measures and reforms that improve transparency and accountability. This is about lasting change, not petty politics.
-Cheshire Democratic Town Committee
The Town and Police Department laid out the changes that have already been implemented and the ongoing updates to improve the animal control building. These updates and changes go beyond the new and improved state regulations that all towns will have to comply with by 2029. The Town Council supports the Town and Police Department in having an animal control facility that meets the high standards we demand from our schools and all other town departments.
Cheshire Democrats and many members of the public were disgusted by signage at the Fall Festival at the Republican Town Committee's booth, suggesting Republicans were the only ones concerned about animal welfare.
Cheshire Democrats reject the extreme and cynical Republican tactics to politicize and stir up anger and divisiveness over the circumstances that led to the tragic mistreatment of animals at the town's animal control facility.
Cheshire deserves and expects leadership that accepts mistakes were made, works to fix the problems and ensures these mistakes can't ever happen again. This is what the town and police department have done. This is also what the entire Council has done (or so we thought at the special meeting last week.)
The Democratic majority on the Council is eager to explore measures and reforms that improve transparency and accountability. This is about lasting change, not petty politics.
-Cheshire Democratic Town Committee
Meet the Candidates Night - Sept. 9
Thanks to all who attended our Sept. 9 fundraiser! We were honored to be joined by Lt. Governor Susan Bysiewicz, State Treasurer Erick Russell, and State Comptroller Sean Scanlon. And thanks to Cheshire Craft Brewing for hosting us!
Photos by Ron Kochman
Photos by Ron Kochman
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Town Council - July 8, 2025This recording of the Cheshire Town Council meeting on July 8, 2025 includes a discussion of the Animal Control facility. Cheshire Town Attorney Jeff Donofrio lays out some of the issues involved.
From Town Council Vice Chair Jim Jinks: "The Town will have more to come on the investigation and resolution of this matter. But if you'd like to see an excellent presentation of the Town's approach (and why the Council has had to stay quiet on this matter for so long), I urge you to watch from about the 18:40 mark through the 49:25 mark." |
Cheshire Democratic Elected Officials
Deena Allard - Town Council At-Large
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Tricia Cramer, Town Council District 4
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Jim Jinks -
Town Council District 2
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Fiona Pearson - Town Council At-Large
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Peter Talbot - Town Council At-Large
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Greg Wolff, Town Council At-Large
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Board of Education
Anne Marie Cullinan Mark Ecke Anne Harrigan Sam Rosenberg Planning and Zoning Commission Matt Bowman Casey Downes John Kardaras Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate Christopher Affie Town Clerk Patti King (King was endorsed by both Democrats and Republicans) |
Zoning Board of Appeals
Eric Bruchett Drew Harris Deborah Manke Harold Orlinsky Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Jerry Devine Board of Assessment Appeals Laura DeCaprio Harold "Hap" Jordan Jr. Constables Ron Gagliardi Breina Schain |
Our State Representatives
To find your state legislator, click here.
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Links to Democratic Organizations:
Connecticut Democratic Party Connecticut Federation of Democratic Women National Democratic Party |
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