
Woodbridge municipal elections 2025
Woodbridge DTC Municipal Election Hub
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.
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
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Donna Schuster, Amity BOE Candidate
Woodbridge Board of Education
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Mike Strambler, Woodbridge BOE Candidate
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Saurabh Vilekar, Woodbridge BOE Candidate
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Megan Conatser, Woodbridge BOE Candidate
Board of Assessment Appeals
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Shelley Kier, Board of Assessment Appeals Candidate
Zoning Board of Appeals
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Hank Nusbaum, Zoning Board of Appeals Candidate
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Nigel Light, Zoning Board of Appeals Candidate
Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate
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Maurice Clarke, Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Candidate
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Jim Horwitz, Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate Candidate
campaign events
September 13
Dinner with Candidates & State Legislators @ Beth’s
6 Hunter’s Ridge
5pm - 8pm
Ticketed Event - Fundraiser
October 15
Wine Tasting @ Savino Vineyard
128 Ford Road
5pm - 8pm
Ticketed Event - Fundraiser
October 25
Fall Fest @ Off-Center Farm
48 Center Road
12pm - 3pm
Free & open to the public
voting information
Key Dates:
October 20, 2025 - Early Voting Begins
November 4, 2025 - Election Day