The Local Race by Aaron Tanguay

The Local Race
While the Presidential election rightfully garners the majority of the attention, not only of the press but also the voters, there are plenty of other races going on when Hamden residents enter the polls on November 4th. One of those races will be for the Republican State Representative for Connecticut’s 103rd District which covers portions of Hamden, Wallingford and Chesire. The two republican candidates are Al Adinolfi and Elizabeth Esty.

Adinolfi who is currently serving his fourth term as the representative of the 103rd District is poised to continue to lead and serve the people of his district. The 2006 “Legistlator Of The Year” from the Connecticut chapter of the American League, and Korean War era veteran as part of the U.S. Air Force has worked hard for veterans’ and senior issues. Adinolfi is working towards higher education standards and to make sure area schools get a fair share of the education budget. A strong supporter of lowering taxes Adinolfi passed the “No Tax Increase” state budget last year.

In a contrast to Adinolfi’s experience Esty comes from a long line of education. The Harvard graduate spent time overseas on a Rotary International Scholarship before returning to the United States where she attended Yale Law School. Esty has served on several committees and looks forward to being able to serve the Hamden, Wallingford, and Chesire area. An accomplished educator and mother of 3, Esty has had plenty of experience dealing with and coping with problems. She spent time working with a private law firm in Washington D.C. working on a variety of cases, many of which were heard by the Supreme court.

Whether it’s the older experienced candidate or the younger candidate with a varied back ground of education and work, this race has a candidate for you; both are looking to the future and hope to be the winner on November 4th.

For more information on either candidate you can visit their websites at:

http://aladinolfi.com/
http://www.elizabethesty.com/index.html