Over the years there have been elected officials who come and go, both in small towns, cities, and in national elections. There are people behind the scenes who are quietly, confidently, and consistently showing up on election day for the good of the town. Volunteers across all party lines show up with one goal – to ensure the vote is collected, recorded, and any fires are put out before the polls close.
Yesterday, on Election Day, our team was out there speaking with voters and election workers (often known as poll workers) alike. Longtime poll volunteer, Kimberly Ingmanzon, told the Stratford Crier, “I think our role is important, to make sure that people have a safe place to have their voices heard.”
In order to be an election worker, one must go through a series of training sessions through the Office of the Secretary of State of Connecticut. If you’d like to join your neighbors and become an election worker, there is a quick form you must fill out. And there are additional requirements to be eligible to serve, like being a U.S. citizen age 16 (with parent’s permission) and up, and not be a candidate yourself.
As longtime election worker Robert Gonzalez shared with the Crier, “I’ve been a poll worker since I was 18—it’s been 21 years!”
Service matters, as does every vote, voice, and town election.
Stratford Election Results
Mayor of Stratford:
David Chess, Democrat
Board of Education:
Yvonne Temple (D), Mike Fiorello (D), and Kristen Zapata (D)
Who will join members: Christopher Cormier (D), Jill D’Angelo-Powers (D), William O’Brien (R), whose term ends in 2027.
Town Council:
Christopher Green (D), William M. Boyd (D), Rene M. Gibson (D), Anthony Afriyie (D), Philip L. Young (D), IV and Lisa Carroll Fabian (D) who will join: Paul T. Aurelia (R), George J. Zamary (R), III and Carl A. Glad (R)
This story will be updated with the final names of elected officials for the Planning and Zoning roles.
