About the DTC
The Portland Democratic Town Committee helps advance the needs of Portland residents by working to elect and support Democratic officials and candidates in town, advocate for policies that will help Portland and the state of Connecticut, and assist with registration and voting in local elections.
Honoring Susan Bransfield
Pictured left to right: Selectman John Dillon, former First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield, former Selectman Jim Tripp, and Selectman Ralph Zampano
On Monday, October 30th…
Former First Selectwoman Susan Bransfield received the Governor William A. O’Neill Public Service Award on Monday, October 30th at the Middlesex Chamber of Commerce member breakfast in Rocky Hill. The award is given for outstanding public service to Middlesex County and the State of Connecticut, and we can think of no one more deserving.
Even though Susan has been retired for two years, Portland has continued to reap the benefits of her two decades of leadership and her administration’s successes and careful planning. Before Susan left office, she successfully completed many projects, set in motion others, and further ensured Portland's continued success by securing grant funding for future improvements.
The current construction we see happening around town is the product of Susan's thoughtful future planning for the town she loves and dedicated so many years of hard work to. The sidewalk improvements we see ongoing around town right now are from a grant Susan secured for the community in 2021. The senior center kitchen renovation project that was just completed was made possible by the grant she submitted before retiring in 2021. The ongoing riverfront remediation is a result of her commitment to clean up the riverfront through brownfield remediation grants she successfully sought in 2020.
The new fire pumper truck, the new roof on Company 2 Fire Department, our newly renovated salt shed, all the new windows at the Buck Foreman Center, and the forward motion on the Brainerd Place Development are all results of Susan’s hard work and dedication to her community.
Susan Bransfield has the deep gratitude of her community and we are delighted to see her honored by the Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce for her leadership and many years of service. Portland will undoubtedly benefit from her leadership for years to come.
Get Involved
Getting involved with the Portland Democrats is a great way to have a say in how our town is governed, what our elected leaders’ priorities are, and how our community grows in the future. The Portland DTC is building a network of neighbors with shared values and interests who want to work together to make Portland the best place to call home.
This is your town and your Democratic party. Come join us!
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Not sure if you are registered to vote? Questions about voter registration, your polling location or absentee ballots? We can point you in the right direction!
Volunteer
Whatever it is you are passionate about, there is work to be done and it doesn’t happen without folks in our community taking the time to get involved. Come work with us on the issues that are important to you.
Make a Donation
Your donation will help us work to elect Democratic candidates in the upcoming election cycle. Donations of all sizes are gratefully received and can make a big difference in a local election.
Our Commitment:
6.9.20
The Portland Democratic Town Committee stands with all those in Connecticut, across the United States, and around the world who are raising their voices in protest against systemic racism and police brutality. We are appalled by the murder of George Floyd. We mourn his death and others who have been victims of a racist criminal justice system.
We reject racism in all its forms and practices. We renew our commitment to working toward equity, inclusion, and safety for all Portland residents. We are listening to better understand the injustices that affect people of color in our community and we will be a fierce advocate for change moving forward. Here are some actions we are taking:
We have made a donation to CT groups fighting for racial justice in the court system.
Many members attended the peaceful protest in support of Black Lives Matter in Portland on 6/5 and continue to attend Board of Selectmen and Board of Ed. meetings to advocate for tangible change.
We will be hosting community anti-racism training sessions. Details will be shared on our Facebook page: www.facebook.com/PortlandDemocraticCommittee/
We will aim to serve as a resource for anyone looking for information on how to get better educated on systemic racism. More information will be available on our website and FB page soon.
We will seek out a more diverse pool of candidates for future municipal elections because we understand that representation matters.
Racial justice will be an agenda item at our meetings for the foreseeable future. Meetings take place the first Thursday of every month at 7pm and everyone is welcome to attend and participate. Email PortlandCTDTC@gmail.com for details.
To our Black and Brown neighbors and friends here in Portland: We see you. We hear you. Your lives matter.
Portland Democratic Town Committee