State House Convention for State Representative William Simanski (R-62) in Barkhamsted.
We in the sixty-second state house district feel so fortunate to have someone as knowledgeable, hard working, conservative and diligent as State Representative William Simanski to be running for re-election to his fourth term. Tonight’s convention in Barkhamsted was a breeze we all know each other so well and are always happy to see Bill in our presence. The convention was chaired by Republican Selectman Mark Hemenway and the Secretary was Mark Neumann, campaign treasurer for Rep. Simanski. Barkhamsted, Granby, Hartland and New Hartford were all present and proud to nominate our fine representative to represent us once more in Hartford. Special thanks to his wife Marie who is a wonderful supporter of Bill’s hard work at the Capitol and loving partner.
Barkhamsted delegation State Convention 2016 (l-r) former State Rep and Agricultural Commissioner Phil Prelli, Barkamsted RTC Chair Juliana Simone and BRTC treasurer Rev. Steven Blackburn, Ph.D.CNBC host and columnist Larry Kudlow addressing CT State delegation 2016
To read Juliana Simone’s article on the convention go to: https://inmyvue.com/2016/05/13/connecticut-state-convention-prelude-to-ohio/
Republicans, Democrats elect town committee officers; Litchfield board vacancies need to be filled; society achieves Silver Level in program
POSTED: 04/02/16, 2:00 AM EDT
BARKHAMSTED REPUBLICANS HOLD ELECTIONS
BARKHAMSTED >> The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee recently held its officer elections. Members re-elected Chair Juliana Simone, who will be starting her fourth term as chairman. She was first elected in 2010 while working as field director for Mark Greenberg (CT-5).
Rev. Steve Blackburn, Ph.D., was re-elected to his fourth term as treasurer. Blackburn was also the treasurer for 2014 Secretary of the State Republican candidate Peter Lumaj. ]
Vice Chair Robert Brainard III, declined re-election due to his new membership on the Barkhamsted Elementary Board of Education and as a father of two young children, and Barkhamsted Selectman Mark Hemenway (R), was elected the committee’s new vice chair.
Simone, who worked for the House Republicans, has hosted a half-hour political interview Charter cable show for eleven years, is the web administrator for the committee’s website, and also worked for the Lumaj campaign as Grassroots Outreach and Media Director, ran for the State House in 2006 and was endorsed by former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson and the Republican American.
From our fine Barkhamsted Voter Registrars, Susan Day (R) and Karen Martin (D). Many thanks to all of the poll workers who regularly assist on our election days.
Concerned Barkhamsted voters – please attend tomorrow evening’s town hearing being held by the Board of Finance at the Barkhamsted Elementary School, who will address itemized estimates of expenditures for the town’s fiscal year ending on June 30, 2017. All comments/questions will be heard by the Board for consideration, in regards to what they should ultimately confirm or reject.
New York Businessman Donald TrumpTexas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz (photo: Business Insider)Ohio Governor John Kasich (photo: Business Insider)
Barkhamsted residents – please get out and vote Tuesday in the Connecticut Presidential Primary. Polls will be open from 6AM until 8PM at the Barkhamsted Elementary School. Please enter from the rear of the building.
Republicans – our three candidates still in the race and hoping to receive our party’s nomination who will be on the ballot Tuesday, are New York businessman Donald Trump, Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, and Ohio Governor John Kasich. Donald Trump made appearances in Waterbury on Saturday and in Bridgeport today. John Kasich appeared in Glastonbury on Friday and stopped by a fundraiser in Greenwich last week. Ted Cruz opened a campaign office in Ellington where supporters and volunteers can go help with phone calls and other tasks.
According to Quinnipiac and Emerson polling data, Trump respectively has 48% and 50% of the party vote for an RCP average of 49%. Kasich comes in second, at 28% and 26% respectively for an RCP average of 27%. Cruz comes in third, at 19% and 17% respectively for an RCP average of 18%. Twenty-five out of the twenty-eight CT delegates are at stake on Tuesday.
The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee supports these three candidates as well as the original qualified and respected candidates who made the initial seventeen contender bench. All three candidates in Tuesday’s primary have support from our members and all will see votes from our membership. We stand in complete agreement that we are all for Anyone But Hillary.
{Editor: As an aside to the Democrats, Vermont U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders was unable to meet agreeable terms with UCONN, where he wanted to address potential voters, speculatively because of UCONN’s relationship with the Clintons. UCONN presented an award to former President Bill Clinton for human rights in October, and the UCONN Foundation paid Hillary Clinton $251,250. for a speaking engagement in April 2014. Sanders plans changed to a rally on the New Haven green this afternoon and another at the Hartford Riverfront Park Rally Monday at 10AM. Clinton made a campaign stop in New Haven on Saturday and held a rally in Bridgeport today.}
Republican candidate Bill Stevens (CT-5) and BRTC Chair Juliana Simone on set of “Conservative Chat”
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday, April 14th, 2016, at 7PM on Charter Cable Channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee present an interview with Fifth Congressional candidate Bill Stevens and BRTC Chair Juliana Simone. Bill and Juliana discuss Bill’s well-rounded background, his stance on immigration, the Second Amendment, National defense, the Supreme Court nomination to replace the irreplaceable Justice Scalia, the Fifth Congressional election history, why Bill believes he is the best choice to receive the Fifth District nomination at the upcoming Republican State Convention, and energy.
For those who are not Charter Communications subscribers, or who live outside the viewing area, this program can be seen now online at www.ctv13.net. Click on the “Watch Online” tab on the upper right and if the latest episode is not on the home page, put “Conservative Chat” in the search bar.
As printed in the Republican American, Wednesday, March 30th in the B section, second page, upper left column, first notice under the Town by Town column:
TOWN BY TOWN
BARKHAMSTED
Republican chairman re-elected to fourth term
The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee held its elections of officers Monday evening and re-elected Chairman Juliana Simone, who will be starting her fourth term.
She was first elected in 2010. The Rev. Steve Blackburn was re-elected to his fourth term as treasurer. Vice Chairman Robert Brainard III declined re-election due to his new membership on the Barkhamsted Elementary Board of Education and as a father of two young children. Selectman Mark Hemenway was elected in his place.
The Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee held its biannual officer elections Monday evening and re-elected Chair Juliana Simone, who will start her fourth term as Chairman. She was first elected in 2010 while working as field director for candidate Mark Greenberg (CT-5).
(l-r) Juliana Simone, Mark Greenberg, Bill Evans 2010
Rev. Steve Blackburn, Ph. D., was also re-elected to his fourth term as Treasurer. Blackburn served as treasurer for 2014 Secretary of the State Republican candidate Peter Lumaj.
(l-r) Rob Brainard III, Steve Blackburn, Juliana Simone 2012 State Convention
Sitting vice chair Robert Brainard III, an engineer, declined re-election for another term due to his new membership on the Barkhamsted Elementary Board of Education and busy life as a husband and father of two young children. Barkhamsted Selectman Mark Hemenway (R), was elected as the committee’s new vice chair. Hemenway, who leads a software sales team, is involved in many local activities.
BOS (R) Mark Hemenway and BRTC Chair Juliana Simone on “Conservative Chat” October 2015
Simone, who worked for the House Republicans, has hosted the committee’s half-hour political interview cable show, “Conservative Chat” for eleven years, is the web administrator for the committee’s website and her own blog, “In My Vue.” She has also reported from national political conferences and commented on-line on state and federal politics for six years for Ameriborn News.
Juliana Simone and William Landers of Ameriborn News with LA Governor Bobby Jindal at 2011 SRLC in New Orleans.
Like Blackburn, she worked for the 2014 Lumaj SOTS campaign as Grassroots Outreach and Media Director.
l-r Peter Lumaj and Juliana Simone on set of cable show 2014
Simone ran for the State House in 2006 and was endorsed by former Congresswoman Nancy Johnson (CT-5) and the Republican American.
“Conservative Chat” – Tonight, Thursday, March 24th 2016, at 7PM on Charter cable channel 191, the Barkhamsted Republican Town Committee presents a half hour interview with Red Notes from a Blue State political commentator Don Pesci, and BRTC Chair and host, Juliana Simone. In this episode, Don and Juliana discuss Super Tuesday on the day eleven states were casting votes for who should be the next President of the United States; front-runner Donald Trump and the remaining Republican candidates; the media’s continued obsession with Governor Chris Christie, One of Don’s recent posts, “How Many Vetoes Does Malloy Have in his Safe” and the Governor’s new fiscal concerns for our state and how he could make any positive solutions this session.
This program will run again next Thursday, March 10th, at 7PM on Charter cable channel 191. For those outside of the viewing area or who are not cable subscribers, this show can be seen on-line at www.ctv13.net after this next Monday, under VOD (Video on Demand) “Conservative Chat.”
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