Covenant w/Manchester Taxpayers

MANCHESTER - The Republican candidates for the Manchester Board of Directors, as well as Board of Education candidate Mary Jane Pazda, began their television advertising campaigns today as they pursue seats in local government.

Director Lou Spadaccini commented on the commercials, noting, “This is the first time to my knowledge that any local campaign has done this.  We are committed to our Covenant with Manchester Taxpayers and spreading this message across the town of Manchester.  These ads are a big step in the right direction.”

The stepped up advertising comes in the wake of this weekend’s placement of 4×8 signs advertising the Republican candidates for both Boards in 15 locations throughout Manchester.

“This isn’t your grandfather’s Republican Party,” said Republican Town Committee Chairman Wally Irish. 

 ”We are working hard to win votes in Manchester - knocking on doors, phone calls, mail, lawn signs, and now the television ads,” said candidate Mark Tweedie.  “We are running to win.”

You can view the television advertisements by clicking on Video at the top of the page, or simply click here.

Kim Phillips of the Journal-Inquirer covered the debate in today’s JI.  The highlights:

“From rural character to social services, charter revision to green energy, a dozen candidates for Board of Directors sparred over the issues Tuesday during a debate that was largely civil, but included an undercurrent of bitterness between the aisles.” 

“But Republican incumbent Cheri Ann Pelletier said Doucette “failed” the town when he sat on the Planning and Zoning Commission for strengthening regulations after VIP located here.”

“Republican incumbent Matthew B. Peak agreed that making the lease competitive is a good idea, but added that the terms of a new lease should be shortened to only a few years, so lease payments and other terms can be adjusted to reflect market conditions.”

Director Matt Peak’s work on fuel cells was recognized in the Journal-Inquirer yesterday:

“Republican Matthew B. Peak has recommended that the town seek a portion of $32 million in grants from the Connecticut Clean Energy Fund for an “onsite distributed generation program” to install a fuel cell.”

“The town should invite ECHN or other major employers like Fuss & O’Neill or Purdy Corp. to meet to discuss the possible benefits of cooperation,” Peak said.”

“The suggestion coincides with a position paper on economic development from the three Republican directors that says Manchester should put more of an emphasis on partnering with local businesses and organizations to boost job growth.”