Norwalk election planning begins

To the editor,

Even as the inauguration and the 2020 election fade in the rearview mirror, the planning for the 2021 municipal election has begun. When you go to vote in a municipal election, have you ever wondered, “who are these candidates and how were they chosen?” The groundwork for vetting candidates takes place in the Democratic and Republican town committees. Now is the time to get to know the people in your party who might plan to run for Norwalk Common Council (Districts A through E) Board of Education, and other important city offices.

And if you’ve thought about running for office yourself, it is even more important to act now to learn about the process of getting on the ballot, and gather support from like-minded party members to help with your campaign. The party committees have an attendance requirement for voting rights, so it is worthwhile to start attending meetings now.

To find out more about each party’s committee, contact the party chair or visit the committee’s website:

Eloisa Melendez, chair, Norwalk Democratic Town Committee: www.norwalkdemocraticparty.com.

Carl Dickens, chair, Norwalk Republican Town Committee: ct.gop/rtc/norwalk .

Here is a link to some helpful videos from the Connecticut SEEC about municipal elections: seec.ct.gov/Portal/training/ MunicipalTraining.

If you need to find out what district you live in, you can either call the registrar of voters at 203-854-7996 or use the “Where do I vote?” tool under FAQ on the registrar of voters website: www.norwalkct.org/339/Registrarof-Voters-Elections-Administration.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering voters and defending our democratic process. We encourage all citizens to be engaged with the political process, not just on Election Day but all year long.