Windsor Republican Candidates 2021
The Leadership Windsor Needs, The Voice You Deserve!
Please also review the Platform of the Town Council Candidates and the Platform of the Board of Education Candidates to get a full understanding of our goals and commitments for the next two years.
Town Council
2021 Candidates for Town Council
Ron Eleveld, Len Walker, Kristin Gluck Hoffman, Ken Smith, Will Pelkey
Ron Eleveld, Len Walker, Kristin Gluck Hoffman, Ken Smith, Will Pelkey
Ken Smith
for Town Council |
I come from a family that believes in giving back to the community. My grandfather was a charter member of the Poquonock Volunteer Fire Company. My dad, brother, and sons were also members of the Fire Company. My father-in-law, Jack Benoit, was active with Windsor Chamber of Commerce. I have served the community as a youth coach, as a member of the Fire Service, and as a member of the Town Planning and Zoning Commission (TPZ) for 12 years. I am looking to use these experiences as I serve Windsor on the Town Council as we work to achieve the quality of life that our citizens deserve.
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Kristin Gluck Hoffman
For Town Council |
I have lived in Windsor since 1998 with my husband of 23 years, with whom I share a beautiful daughter. My professional career has mostly been in finance and business administration, but when not at work, my focus and passion has always been in volunteering within my community. From a young age growing up in Mendham, NJ my parents and grandparents, all of whom dedicated their lives to the service of others either through military, church, and the communities they lived in, instilled in me the importance of serving others. Since moving to Windsor more than two decades ago, I have put forth the same dedication to Windsor's community that I witnessed growing up.
I spent 5 years with the Junior League of Hartford, I am a Past President of the Windsor Junior Woman's Club, a member of The Exchange Club of Windsor, and its current President for the 3rd time and served as Secretary for the Windsor Arts Center for 1 year. Many know me from my near 20 years with the Shad Fest Bureau in various leadership roles including Past Festival Chair and its current President. My business experience has prepared me for many things, but I feel my service to others has allowed me to see all sides of people, life, and the community and to realize it is our responsibility to nurture and protect those fundamentals of society. With this experience I hope to help the Town Council see all sides of issues and to maintain that we should be a partnership and no longer continue with division that seems to be the trend in politics, but with cohesiveness. |
Lenworth Walker
For Town Council |
I am running for Windsor Town Council because I believe I can make a positive difference. I propose more saving and less spending. I support lower future tax increases, and less borrowing. I support Dr. Martin Luther King when he said “I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by their character.” I am running for Windsor Town Council to keep Windsor a safe town. I believe we should support our Police Officers and appreciate all they do to keep our citizens safe, and healthy.
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Ronald C. Eleveld
For Town Council |
I am running for the Council because I have observed a pattern of spending and borrowing that has resulted, in large cash balances. Year after year surpluses are not being returned to the over taxed taxpayers, but used to over fund our Town savings account. This indicates we are paying more in taxes than we need to. It is time to change the leadership of the Town Council, and bring in some new perspectives.
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Will Pelkey
For Town Council |
As the only potential Councilor from the Wilson/Deefield area, I'm running to help ensure my neighbors can enjoy low taxes, great schools, and superior town services. I'll work to decrease Windsor's debt, freeing funds to upgrade our schools, parks, and emergency services. I want Windsor to be affordable and a place we all are proud to call home.
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Board of Education
2021 Candidates for Board of Education
James Madison, Jill Canter, Jeremy Halek, Juline Golinski, Paul Panos
James Madison, Jill Canter, Jeremy Halek, Juline Golinski, Paul Panos
James Madison
For Board of Education |
James and his wife Jennifer have been residents of Windsor for almost two decades and have two boys in the Windsor public school system. James holds a master's degree in computer science and works as a data engineer at an insurance company. He served in the Marine Corps and was awarded the Navy Commendation Medal in Desert Storm. James is a self-described "radical centrist with conservative tendencies" who believes the easy issues in America, Connecticut, and Windsor have already been solved. What remains are the complex and nuanced issues that can only be improved through hard work, shared understanding, and principled compromise—generally in the direction of individual responsibility, fiscal constraint, and a strong focus on what unites us rather than what divides us.
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Jeremy Halek
For Board of Education |
I was a special education student during my childhood and understand and know first hand the struggles these students face on a day to day basis. I want to be their voice and show everyone that no matter where you start in life and regardless of the struggles you may face if you work hard you can achieve your dreams. The people of Windsor made me feel I was part of their family from the day I moved here. I am honored to be a part of our diverse community and would be honored to give back by serving the citizens of Windsor on the Board of Education.
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Jill A. Canter
For Board of Education |
Jill has served the community in her professional role as a registered nurse. She enjoys volunteering in Windsor’s public schools. As a parent, Jill believes education is a top priority. For children to attain their highest achievements, parents and guardians must be involved in their child’s day-to-day education. The Board of Education owes fiscal responsibility and accountability to tax payers and students.
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Juline Golinski
For Board of Education |
I am personally interested in great, quality, public education that focuses on student achievement and ensures success for all students. Between my work experiences in finance, volunteer experience in the school system and life experience, I will be a key asset in influencing and approving the budget, improving the quality of our schools and keeping students as our focus.
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Paul J. Panos
For Board of Education |
Paul is a retired engineer who worked as a power plant boiler designer an engineering company in Windsor. Originally from Lewiston, Maine, he is a graduate of the University of Maine in Engineering Physics (1966). He also has a Master’s Degree in Economics from the University of Connecticut (1985). He served in the army as an enlisted man from 1966 to 1969. Mr. Panos is married and has three children. His wife, Denise, is a speech and language pathologist at Sage Park Middle School. Paul and Denise had three children, who went through the Windsor Public School system. His son John graduated Windsor High in 1999, his daughter Pamela graduated in 2002, and Gregory graduated in 2005. Mr. Panos served on the Windsor Board of Education for a total of 22 years.
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Constable
Andrea Davila
For Constable |
I’m a small business owner and single mom of two young men with special needs. I have lived in Windsor for most of my life except during college and after my children were born. My boys and I live with my parents. I am restarting my business after dealing with some medical issues over the past five years that forced me to move in with my parents. I’m running to give back to the community that has given me so much and to make a difference for the next generation.
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Charles W.
Jackson III For Constable |
Charles Windsor Jackson III, known by friends and family as CJ, resides in historic Wilson with his lovely wife Nicole of 19 years and two active boys. Charles is a stay at home parent, freelance photojournalist, handyman, and recycler. For many years Charles worked as an Investigative Photojournalist for several network television stations and has been a member of the National Academy of the Arts since 1994. In 2000 Charles was nominated for two Emmy Awards and won the prestigious Photojournalist of the Year Award by the National Association of Broadcasters. Charles spent many years working at the State of Connecticut legislative office building as a photojournalist/editor for CT-N, the state's government channel, preparing televised legislative sessions, press conferences and government meetings.
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