THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!!

Thank all of you that supported my campaign in 2013. I appreciate your support very much and I'm humbled by the number of votes I received. I look forward very much to the 2014/2015 Council session.

Congratulations and welcome to the Council Christine Mansfield and Larry Russo Jr. Welcome back to my old colleague Vin Testa (The Galloping Gourmet of the Council) to the Council.

This site will remain open until the new year when it will once again do dormant until 2015.

If you need to reach me please email me at CouncilorSullivan@snet.net

I hope you all enjoy the Holiday Season and I wish you Peace, Prosperity and Good Health in 2014!

Sincerely yours,

John J. Sullivan

Councilor

ELECTION DAY IS ALMOST HERE!!

Tuesday, November 5th is election day in Wallingford. Once again I seek your support to serve a third term on the Wallingford Town Council.

This has not been an easy year for me or my family. I lost an older brother late in 2012, in April of 2013, I had prostate cancer surgery in New York City. One week from returning home from surgery, I was completing my resume and preparing for a promotional opportunity at AT&T. I gave myself no time to heal mentally or physically. I jumped back in to life like it was a spinning carousel and almost fell off.

It was during this period that I considered resigning my town council position and disengage from what is a very hectic life to heal. I'm glad I didn't act on that impulse.

Being a Town Councilor is not an easy job, its not a glamorous job either. It's a job that requires dedication, accountability and heart, lots of heart. Those are three characteristics that truly define me.

This year, you have thirteen choices for council. Don't be fooled by the election rhetoric, all are good people who have stepped forward to serve their town. All have put themselves in a win or lose situation. The past two elections I have seen winners do fist pumps in the air, while tears ran down the cheeks of those that lost.

I do enjoy representing all of you as a Councilor. There are times of great gratification and times of bitter frustration. Throughout it all, I have done my best to be open minded and make good decisions based on whats best for you. I don't play politics and I never will. I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner with my colleagues, and when I see politics being played I will call it out, regardless of who it is and what party they belong to.You deserve nothing less but honest representation.

Here are three things I promise you I will always do:

• I will support and maintain a fiscally responsible government. I will maintain and support our AAA bond rating and do my very best to maintain a stable tax base. 
• I will support our Police, Fire, and 911 Emergency Service. None of you will ever live in fear of walking the streets at any time day or night while I'm in office. I will continue to support a fully staffed, well equipped and highly trained Police Department. The same goes for the Wallingford Fire Department including 911 Emergency Services. In a time of medical emergency you will receive a quick response by a trained paramedic. 
• I will continue to support a school system that challenges students and prepares them for the future. I know, every candidate says that. However, my record is very clear, I have consistently supported the Superintendent of Schools strategic plan and supported our administrators and teachers.   

I thank you for the opportunity to serve you the last four years. Please vote on November 5th.

Best regards to all of you!

sincerely,

John Sullivan

Saturday Door to Door Schedule

This Saturday I plan on visiting my friends in Yalesville as the Re-Elect Sullivan for Council campaign rolls on. Saturday morning I will be walking Colonial Lane, Elmwood Drive, Parkview Road, and Forest Drive.

If time permits, I'll head down to North Whittlesey, Christian Street, North Orchard, Vaz, Meadow, and Williams Street.

Look forward to seeing you and listening to your concerns. Remember, you can always email me at CouncilorSullivan@snet.net

Enjoy the rest of your week!

John

                                    LETS CELEBRATE WALLINGFORD

Being a Town Councilor is certainly an honor, but being a citizen of the town of Wallingford is just fantastic, especially during our local two day festival Celebrate Wallingford. Whether you came to town last month, last year, or have been a lifelong resident, the Celebrate Wallingford festival is the ultimate town party. 

On Saturday, I had the opportunity to work with a very dedicated team in pre-Celebrate setup. My friend and Wallingford Center Inc. Director Liz Landow once again did a fantastic job organizing and delivering on a very successful opening day.

As overcast weather gave way to a beautiful blue sky almost on que as the center of town filled with locals. Smiles were everywhere as our town provided a showcase of it's local services, community organizations, and businesses.

That's me and my dear friend and former Councilor Iris Papale in the photo. Sammy Carmody happened by and asked us to pose. I'm glad he did.

It's not always about politics on this site. Thats because Wallingford is so much more than politics. It's a town of people, generous kind caring people. 

One of the main themes of my campaign has been Values and Traditions. Celebrate Wallingford is one of those TRADITIONS, the people of Wallingford are the people I VALUE.

 

See You at Celebrate Wallingford This Saturday

I hope to see you this Saturday at Celebrate Wallingford. The weather appears to be cooperating and the town is abuzz with activity in preparation. The festivities start off early on Friday night at 6:00 PM at the Center Street Cemetary as local actors portray founding fathers who are buried on this sacred ground. It's a great way to kick off the weekend and be a part of the traditions our town is known for.

Our friends from the Wallingford Wishing Well are holding a fundraiser on Friday evening at the Off Track Racing facility on North Colony Street next door to T-Bowl.  Come out and join me as I get behind the wheel of a Cart to support our local Union teams in a race to raise the most money.

On Saturday, don't miss the Celebrate Wallingford Festival on North and South Main Streets, Center Street, and at Fishbein park. This is a true tradition of a great New England town and continues through Sunday. It's not just about the food, the entertainment and the crafts, it's about coming together as a community with friends, neighbors, and new friends you have yet to meet.

I'll be there early setting up chairs for the entertainment and lending a hand doing whatever my friend Liz needs me to do. I hope I see you there as well.

WARNING...WARNING.. POLITICIANS WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE  :)

Sue, Riley and I look forward to seeing you!!

Enjoy the rest of your week.

John

(Thanks to my friend Kimberly in North Carolina for picking up on the typos. I should know better than type without my glasses on :)

                            Councilor John Sullivan and                         United States Senator Chris Murphy

I have a tremendous amount of respect for U.S. Senator Chris Murphy.  While only in his first term, Senator Murphy clearly gets it. I had the opportunity to meet with Senator Murphy and discuss Washington politics Sunday at Jeannies Breakfast and Lunchonette

Its Time to Begin the Campaign

I would like to thank everyone who donated to my campaign this year. Our fundraiser was a complete success and I am deeply humbled by the support you have shown.

Now that the fundraising part of the campaign is behind us, its time to start knocking on doors and meeting residents. In the coming weeks I will be visiting North and South Main Streets, North, High, Whittlesey, Third, Fourth, and Cass Ave. I will continue down to see my friends on Cherry and Clifton as well as Ward. In Yalesville I will walk Colonial Village including Parkview, Elmwood, Colonial, and Forest before visiting all my friends in the Ridges. I'll also visit Elm Streets and the good folks residing off of Ward Street and Ward Street Extension. You also might see me in the Reskin Drive area across from Lyman Hall. I can't miss my friends on Simpson or Eastside Drive.

While I won't be able to get to everyones house prior to election day, I will always offer my email address in the event you have a question or concern. Please email me at CouncilorSullivan@snet.net

I look forward to seeing you on the campaign trail.