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Cinzia Lettieri is planning a run for State Representative from the 35th District representing Killingworth, Westbrook and Clinton. 

A Clinton native, Lettieri serves as a member of the Clinton DTC, the Clinton Water Pollution Control Authority, and the Clinton Planning and Zoning Commission.

She has spent the past 15 years working in education, advocacy and policy. Currently, she works as a third grade teacher in Hamden. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English from UCLA and a master’s degree in Education Leadership and Policy Studies from the University of Washington. 

Lettieri will be participating in the public campaign financing program.

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With over 1800 Killingworth children affected and over $45mm dollars spent each year, RSD 17 needs strong leadership and a generous commitment of time from RSD17 Board members. We have accomplished much over the last eight years. There is still much to do and that is why I am running for a third term on the Board of Education.

My name is Suzanne Sack. I am currently the Chair of RSD17 Board of Education and during my tenure, the district faced many challenges. The Board provided community leadership with meaningful results:

First, RSD17 has reached many milestones in academic achievement and received awards of distinction. The most recent was our elementary schools receiving “Top 10 State Schools of Distinction” for academic growth. This was accomplished after the COVID 19 school shutdown; many other schools were reporting meaningful learning and socialization loss at this crucial educational stage. This accomplishment is due in large measure to the teamwork of our staff, parents, students, and the RSD17 Board of Education. The Board distinguished itself by keeping schools fully open as soon as the State Department of Health allowed us to do so – many other districts did not. While in retrospect, this was an excellent decision for our students, at the time, there was worry about the “unknown” and uncertainty about what to do. It is during these difficult times, that leadership makes a difference.

Second, RSD17 enjoys bragging rights for many more academic and athletic accomplishments – all while maintaining one of the lower costs per pupil in the state. Except for the most recent years of significant inflation, the Killingworth community has enjoyed world class education for its children at a modest cost increase each year – meaning little to no tax increases for Killingworth taxpayers.

Third, to sustain all its successes, RSD17’s Board delivered a strategic plan to emphasize:

• Student academic achievement and well being
• Leadership and staff competence and capability
• Operational efficiency and fiscal responsibility
• School building renewal
  

All RSD17 personnel goals and accountabilities are linked to these strategic objectives. Our community schools are positioned for a great future, but there is much critical work to be done within all four of our strategic objectives and the community should elect people who can contribute to the Board of Education to:

• Create creative schools of growth
• Make excellent, fact-based decisions
• Create accountability to expected results
• Leave personal agendas at home and lead through the strategic plan

I will be forever grateful for my public education; I attended it through my undergraduate degree, and it gave me a path to the future. I was able to acquire a master’s degree from Columbia University, marry my husband of 35 years, build a career in financial services, and live a fulfilled life in the beauty of Killingworth.

My “pay it forward” is my service on the Board of Education. I believed I’ve served honorably for my first two terms and would be honored to do it for another. Please vote on Tuesday, November 7th.

Suzanne Sack

As friends and neighbors who have known Eric Couture for many years, we urge Killingworth voters to elect him First Selectman this November 7.

Eric knows Killingworth. He grew up here, learning in our schools, competing on our sports teams, and hiking our trails. That gives him a deep understanding of the impact growth and change have had on our town, and how important it is to preserve its unique character.

Eric knows politics. From his university political science studies to his 4-year tenure in Research and Communications for the Democratic Party, his broad base of political experience equips him not only to lead Killingworth locally, but to represent us effectively in Hartford as well.

Eric knows local government. With years of service as a member of the RSD17 Board of
Education tasked as liaison with the Killingworth Board of Selectmen, and as a member of the Killingworth Energy Task Force, Eric is well prepared to navigate complex regulations, policies, and issues. That means he’ll be ready from day one as our First Selectman.

Eric knows commitment. The role of First Selectman is a full-time job that demands full-time commitment to all of our residents. Eric will make it his only job. As First Selectman, he will devote all his attention and energy to his immediate responsibilities and beyond. His dedication will extend to fostering communication, forging alliances, and building consensus for the well- being of everyone in our community.

Please join us in supporting Eric Couture for First Selectman, and casting your vote for him on Tuesday, November 7.

Ray and Gwenne Celmer