Democratic Town Committee Elects Officers

Looking to revitalize the party and build on past wins, the Democratic Town Committee elected a new slate of officers recently.

Several familiar faces fill the ranks. Chairmanship passes from first-district councilor Mike Demicco to former treasurer Rob Huelin. Huelin also served as acting chairman in 2010, Town Councilor in 2006-2007 and as president of Farmington Future.

“I’m very honored the Democrats have elected me to be their next chair,” said Huelin, thanking first-district councilor Mike Demicco, who served as chairman for four years.

“I want to see the party strengthen its brand and really invite people in to share our values and commitment to equity and justice, to strong economic growth and a level playing field for everyone to have their shot at the American Dream,” Huelin said.

The committee elected Mike Daly deputy chairman, Ned Statchen as second-district vice-chair and Mike Demicco as first-district vice-chair. Riju Das was elected treasurer, Mary Jane Parlow remains as secretary, with Arleen Kline as assistant treasurer.

Huelin said the group is looking ahead to the upcoming election.

“We’re going to pour ourselves into reelecting Barack Obama and sending Democrats to Washington and Hartford and everywhere in between.”