Your one-stop resource for the upcoming municipal elections in Woodbridge. Here you’ll find information on our Democratic candidates, details on upcoming election-related events, and key resources to help you cast your vote. Explore the links below to get to know the people running, mark your calendar for important dates, and ensure you have everything you need for Election Day.
WDTC Campaign Central
UPCOMING VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
OCT 11TH: DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASS
12PM-2PM SHIFT, 2:30PM - 4:30PM SHIFT
OCT 12TH: DOOR-TO-DOOR CANVASS
12PM-2PM SHIFT, 2:30PM - 4:30PM SHIFT
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UPCOMING EVENTS
A COMMON THREAD AND DRIVING SUSTAINABLE GROWTH: ROOM TO GROW, ROOM TO LEARN, BEECHER ROAD SCHOOL
October 9th @ 7:00 PM, The Center Cafe
DTC MEETING - OCT 2025
October 14th @ 7:00PM, Center Building - Room 16
CAMPAIGN FUNDRAISER: EVENING OF WINE TASTING
October 15th @ 5:00 PM, Savino Vineyards, 128 Ford Road, Woodbridge
First Selectman Candidate
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Mica Cardozo, First Selectman Candidate
Mica and his wife Pat have been an integral part of our community for 31 years, and epitomize altruism. Both have served Woodbridge in many capacities: Pat, as a former member of the Amity Board of Education for twelve years, holding the positions of Vice Chair, and Chair of the Personnel and Facilities Committees and former member of the Library Commission; Mica, prior to becoming First Selectman, as Deputy First Selectman and as a member or liaison of the Fire, Police, Agriculture, Economic Development, and Recreation Commissions; all while raising two daughters who are products of the Woodbridge and Amity school systems…
Board of selectmen candidates
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Lauren Francese, Selectman Candidate
Lauren has proven herself as an experienced leader and dedicated educator throughout her two decades within Connecticut public schools. She currently serves as the Social Studies Curriculum Coordinator for Westport Public Schools, and was recognized for her outstanding leadership in April with the 2025 Pamela Bellmore Gardner Social Studies Leadership Award. As a Project Associate she was instrumental in the development of Connecticut’s new social studies standards which center around six pillars: justice, representation, inclusivity, agency, global content, and local connections. Lauren mentors doctoral students and is an instructor on policy, ethics, and international education as an adjunct professor at the University of Bridgeport…
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Maria Madonick, Selectman Candidate
Incumbent Board of Selectmen candidate, Maria Madonick, has been a Woodbridge resident since 2015 when she, along with her husband, Michael, and four children moved to their home here in town. Their children have attended Beecher Road School and Amity Middle School. Since moving to Woodbridge, Maria has sought ways to serve our community. Maria served on the Beecher Road School PTO coordinating Special Events and as Treasurer. She served on the Superintendent’s budget committee and School Resource Officer review committee. She was elected to serve on the Woodbridge Board of Education and was elected by the Board to serve as Vice Chair. Maria served as WBOE Chair of both the Policy Committee and Enrollment and Space Planning Committee and served on the Finance Committee…
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Steve Munno, Selectman Candidate
Incumbent Board of Selectmen candidate Steve Munno serves as the Executive Director of Massaro Community Farm. Throughout Steve’s 16 years of leadership, the farm has contributed significantly to the community and environment by: cultivating certified organic produce; donating produce to health and human service agencies throughout Greater New Haven; offering on-farm educational programs for youth and adults; and recently becoming a Certified Wildlife Habitat and a Certified Firefly Habitat. In 2019, Steve was named Connecticut’s OutstandingYoung Farmer by the CT Agricultural Information Council, and this year was awarded the 2025 Norma O’ Leary Award for Excellence in Agricultural Innovation from CT Resource Conservation & Development, in recognition of his outstanding efforts in advancing climate smart practices…
Amity Board of Education
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Carol Oladele, Amity BOE Candidate
- Current member of the Amity Board of Education since 2021, serves as Chair of the Communications Subcommittee
- Board member of Area Cooperative Education Services Board (ACES)
- Integral part of implementing advanced communication opportunities between parents and the ABOE
- An advocate for strong academic programs, transparent communication, and collaboration to ensure that every student has the resources they need to thrive
- Employed at Yale University as a chronic disease epidemiologist and health disparities researcher
- Member of the American Public Health Association, American Heart Association, and Children’s Ministry at Kingdom Life Church
- Holds a Master and Doctorate of Public Health from University of Florida, and a B.S. in Health Education from Florida State University
- 7 year resident of Woodbridge, where she resides with her husband and two children, both Amity Regional High School students.
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Donna Schuster, Amity BOE Candidate
- Current member of the Amity Board of Education, serves as Chair of the Ad Hoc School Start Time Committee, and as a member of the Policy, Communications, Curriculum, and Health and Safety Committees
- Integral part of increasing communication between the community and the Board through newsletters and facilitating community forums
- Instrumental in the newly adopted cell phone policy to minimize distractions during learning time and lessen impact on mental health
- Actively participates in ensuring a healthy school environment focusing on nutrition, mental health, and mitigation of illness
- Former Guardian Ad-Litem for abused and neglected children
- Holds a Masters degree in Business Administration from Widener University and a B.A. in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing Management
- Moved to Woodbridge in 2017 with her husband and three children for the excellent school systems
Woodbridge Board of Education
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Mike Strambler, Woodbridge BOE Candidate
- Current member of the Woodbridge Board of Education since 2018, serves as Chair of the Curriculum Committee
- As Curriculum Chair works to ensure educational programs are grounded in evidence-based practices while meeting the diverse needs of students and families
- Is employed as an Associate Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at Yale School of Medicine, with a research emphasis on schooling and psychological wellbeing, early childhood education, and the sociopolitics of health and education; this background ensures a data-driven approach to policy decisions that impact schools
- Seeking re-election to continue advocating for educational excellence in Woodbridge and to apply his experience in both research and governance to strengthen our school system for all students
- Holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from University of California at Berkeley, an M.A. from Stony Brook University, and a B.A. from Morehouse College
- 7 year resident of Woodbridge, where he resides with his wife and son who attended Beecher
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Saurabh Vilekar, Woodbridge BOE Candidate
- Current member of the Recreation Commission
- Active involvement with the Beecher Road School PTO, and served as Chair of Fundraising and Treasurer
- 16 years with Precision Combustion, Inc., a clean energy technology corporation, currently a Senior Manager and Principal Scientist focusing on next- generation energy solutions for space and terrestrial applications
- Dedicated to ensuring our schools remain safe, dedicated teachers are exceptionally well-supported, and all students receive the enrichment and resources they need to thrive
- Background in innovation and problem solving, coupled with his deep passion for science and discovery equips him with a forward-thinking perspective crucial for educational leadership
- Earned a Ph.D and M.S. in Chemical Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the Institute of Chemical Technology, Mumbai
- Recognized for his exemplary work with a Teaching Assistant of the Year award from WPI, Outstanding Doctoral Dissertation Award from Sigma Xi, and the American Institute of Chemists Foundation Graduate Student Award
- 8 year resident of Woodbridge, where he resides with his wife and their rising 8th grader, who graduated from Beecher Road School and attends Amity Middle School Bethany.
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Megan Conatser, Woodbridge BOE Candidate
- 20 years as a dedicated public educator, serving 9 years as a classroom teacher, 9 years as an instructional leader, and over 10 years as an assistant principal
- Employed as the Assistant Principal at ACES Wintergreen Inter-district Magnet School, where she leads curriculum development, student behavior systems, and school wide instructional practices
- Served on several school building and renovation committees, and brought a practical and future-focused lens to planning and facilities decisions while Assistant Principal of ACES Thomas Edison Middle School
- Excellence in Elementary Education Award recipient
- A champion for inclusive education, equity in literacy and social-emotional learning, and is a mentor for both new teachers and aspiring leaders
- Believes all students deserve access to vibrant, well-rounded, and academically rigorous programming and her collaborative spirit, professional expertise, and unwavering belief in public education will be an asset to the WBOE
- Holds Connecticut Certifications in elementary education, reading and writing , and educational leadership, Sixth Year Professional Diploma in Educational Leadership and a M.S. in Reading from Southern Connecticut State University, and a B.S. in Elementary Education from University of Scranton.
• 7 year resident of Woodbridge where she resides with her husband and 3 children who attend Beecher Road School
Board of Assessment Appeals
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Shelley Kier, Board of Assessment Appeals Candidate
- 10 plus years as a litigator, with an emphasis on general counsel work and education as a Legal Advisor at the United Nations, General Counsel for the National Jewish Council for Disabilities, In- House Counsel for Achievement First Charter Schools, her own firm, and recently with Gordon, Rees, Scully, and Mansukhani
- Her passion for advocacy is reflected in positions held with: JLB Innocence Project, Black Legislative Caucus, GWU Law Human Rights Clinic, Oxford University International Human Rights Advocates, Immigration Clinic, and AIPAC
- Current board member of Jewish Family Services and Ezra Academy
- Holds a J.D. from George Washington University and a B.A. from Brandeis University
- Raised in Woodbridge, a product of the Amity and Woodbridge school systems, and returned with her husband and three children in 2019
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Hank Nusbaum, Zoning Board of Appeals Candidate
- Current Chair, Zoning Board of Appeals, former member of Board of Assessment Appeals
- 30 plus years as a board certified physician in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Addiction Medicine, former research scientist
- Associate Medical Director of Root Center for Advanced Recovery
- Board member of Community Advisory Board for CT Public Television
- Received an M.B.A. from University of Connecticut, M.D. from Albany Medical College of Union University, Ph.D. from Massachusetts Institute of Technology, M.S. from New York University, and a B.S. from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
- 27 year resident of Woodbridge where he lives with his wife
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Nigel Light, Zoning Board of Appeals Candidate
- Current member, Zoning Board of Appeals
- A leader in the development of a dedicated Town Building Committee to support all Town building committees to ensure efficiency and efficacy
- 43 years experience as a cost consultant in the commercial real estate and construction industry, retired
- Recently retired member of the American Society for Professional Estimators
- Received a Higher National Diploma for Building Surveyors from Technikon in Cape Town, South Africa
- Volunteer with the City of Bridgeport under their Minority and Small Business Support Program to improve minority contractors operational skills and build their businesses
- 22 year resident of Woodbridge where he lives with his wife
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate
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Maurice Clarke, Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Candidate
- 10 years experience in business management, financial planning and analyst with a global aerospace, defense, and security company
- Currently enrolled at University of Connecticut School of Law
- Holds an M.B.A. in Finance and Business Strategy, and a B.A. in Business Management and Finance from University of Maryland
- 2 year resident of Woodbridge with his son wife, who was raised in Woodbridge and whose family have been residents for over 30 years, and their son
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Jim Horwitz, Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Candidate
- Served on Amity Board of Education, Woodbridge Board of Education, and the Library Commission
- 41 plus years as a trial attorney, and a retired managing partner of Koskoff, Koskoff, and Bieder
- Fellow of American College of Trial Lawyers
- 2023 recipient of the Connecticut Trial Lawyers Association (CTLA) Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of his contribution to civil justice
- Past President of CTLA and Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
- Past member of the CT State Legislature Judicial Compensation Commission and CT Judiciary to Standardize Medical Malpractice Interrogatories Committee
- Board of Director member of both Long Wharf Theatre and Congregation Mishkan Israel
- Holds a J.D. from Cordozo School of Law and a B.A. from Colgate University
- 35 year resident of Woodbridge and, along with his wife raised 3 children within the Amity and Woodbridge school systems
CAMPAIGN EVENTS
Community Event
VOTING INFORMATION
Key Dates:
October 20, 2025 - Early Voting Begins
November 4, 2025 - Election Day