Let The Games Begin

I honestly don't know where to begin. The local Democrats and Republicans both held their nominating conventions last night, and there is much to talk about. To start, here is the list of candidates for the top offices this year:

Mayor:
Mark Boughton (R)
Helena Abrantes (D)

City Treasurer:
Dan Jowdy (R)
Brian Cotter (D)

City Clerk:
Jean Natale (R)
Eileen Coladarci (D)

Town Clerk:
Pudgie Delohery (R)
Lori Kaback (D)

It can basically be said that the race for Mayor is being overshadowed by the race for City Clerk, and especially the race for Town Clerk. Instead of taking this entire post to talk about all the different races, I am going to do many posts devoted entirely to each individual race. For example, tomorrow I will post on the Mayoral race. That said it doesn't mean that we can't talk about a few things regarding the races.

The Republicans have put up a very, well let's say interesting slate of people. For example, they were able to get Pudgie Delohery to run for Town Clerk, and Robert Arconti to run for a Council-At-Large seat, two people who many wouldn't expect to see on the Republican ticket. Also former Town Clerk, Joe Scozzafava, is running for the Board of Education. As you saw, the Democrats found a candidate for Treasurer, Brian Cotter. The biggest news from their side is probably that current Council-At-Large member Lynn Taborsak, is running in the third ward this year, a move likely made to try to defeat Council President Joe Cavo. Also, former first ward Council President Warren Levy is running for the Council-At-Large. Mary Saracino is the only incumbent Republican who is not running for re-election to the Council, and former sixth ward Republican Councilman Joel Urice, is running for the Zoning Commission. Another note is the Democrats may really be trying to get the female vote because three of their four top office candidates are women. Much more to come. I will post a full list of all candidates, once they all become known and accurate for each position.

Right now, I don't know who has the momentum on their side, but one thing that could be said is that the Republicans truly believe that they could sweep the top of the ticket, and do exceptionally well. However, the Democrats have also made things very interesting, especially with Lynn Taborsak's move. We will have to see...come back!