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WESTON, Conn. ? First Selectman Gayle Weinstein and Selectman Dave Muller, both Democrats, earned their second consecutive terms as Westons leaders Tuesday.
Dave and I ran a campaign based on what we believe is right for the people of Weston," said Weinstein, surrounded by her family. "I am so excited and I want to thank everyone who came out to vote.
Weinstein beat out Selectman Dan Gilbert in the First Selectman race, earning 1,401 votes to Gilberts 1,063.
A disappointed Gilbert said, The people spoke. Gayle has been a great First Selectman and she should be commended for a great victory. He congratulated Weinstein on her win and left soon after the results were announced.
Muller earned 1,248 votes and Republican Dennis Tracey got 1,209 in the Selectman race. Since Muller and Tracey earned more votes than Gilbert, there will now be a new Board of Selectman consisting of Weinstein, Muller and Tracey.
Gasps and feverish claps could be heard throughout the Weston Middle School gym after hearing the moderators announce Traceys tally. I am very happy with the composition of the new board," Muller said. "I think this is great and Dennis is a great guy. I am very excited.
Some 2,486 of Weston's 6,369 registered voters came to the polls, which is a 39-percent turnout.
The complete Election Day results are:
First Selectman
Gayle Weinstein (D): 1,401
Dan Gilbert (R): 1,063
Selectman
David Muller (D): 1,248
Dennis Tracey (R): 1,209
Town Clerk
Donna Anastasia (R): 1,825
Tax Collector
Charity Nichols (R): 1,775
Board of Finance:
Michael Carter (R): 1,673
Jerry Sargent (R): 1,631
David Finkel (R): 1,437
Steven Ezzes (D): 1,407
Larry Skor (D): 1,302
Planning and Zoning Commission (Full Term):
Don Saltzman (R): 1,580
Jane Connolly (D): 1,483
Kenneth Edgar (D): 1,453
Pierre Ratte (R): 1,361
Ridge Young (D): 1,309
Planning and Zoning Commission (Two Year Vacancy)
Britta Lerner (R): 1,750
Zoning Board of Appeals
Richard Wold (R): 1,499
Jeffrey Tallman (R): 1,439
Bob Gardner (D): 1,311
Marilyn Parker (D): 1,295
Zoning Board of Appeals (Alternate)
Glenn Van Deusen (R): 1,668
Zoning Board of Appeals (Two Year Vacancy)
John Moran (R): 1,675
Board of Education:
Ellen H. Uzenoff (R): 1,420
Nina Daniel (R): 1,242
Philip Schaefer (D): 1,123
Dana Levin (D): 974
Board of Assessment Appeals
Susan Seath (R): 1,719
Police Commission:
Jess DiPasquale (R): 1,550
William Brady (R): 1,471
Beth Gralnick (D): 1,414
Susan Moch (D): 1,238
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