Politics & Government

Business, Taxes the Focus as Republican Candidates Unveil Platform to Seniors

A meet and greet Thursday gave the four Republican candidates for Berlin Town Council an opportunity to share their thoughts before the upcoming election. Democrats will meet with seniors on Oct. 29.

Republican candidates for Berlin Town Council on Thursday released their platform in an informal meet and greet with seniors at the Berlin Senior Center, focusing on taxes and business development as a plan for the future.

The four candidates, led by incumbent Dave Evans, introduced themselves and unveiled a four point plan that they said will serve to help bring a stronger future to the community.

"The big point for us, is to get the word out and get residents out to vote," said Charles Paonessa. "The people we've talked to are concerned about the tax increases and voters are telling us they believe their voice is being ignored."

Anne Reilly, a member of the Berlin Republican Town Committee, released the following platform on behalf of the Republican candidates:

  • Responding to residents and businesses with improvements Berlin can afford
  • Responsible education funding
  • Supporting critical infrastructure repairs 
  • Creating a business friendly climate

Democrats last week unveiled their platform, promising to grow on advances made in the past several years.

"We believe that healthy communities begin from the ground up,” said deputy Mayor Rachel Rochette. “Together with the community’s help, ideas and support, we have been able to revitalize our downtown, renovate our schools, provide all-day kindergarten, preserve over 850 acres of open space, and redevelop blighted buildings – projects and policies that make Berlin a better place for everyone.”

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