Politics & Government
Meet the Democratic Candidates for the Ellington Board of Finance
These candidates are vying for a seat on the Board of Finance in the Nov. 8 election.
Name: Dennis C. Milanovich
Family: Married 20 years to Lisa, daughters Madison, 12, and Caroline, 8
Office Sought: Board of Finance
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Occupation: Building Official and Town Engineer
Education: B.S. Civil Engineering Penn State University
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Government and/or other experience qualifying you for office:
16 years in Ellington
Chrm. Building Committee
Board of Finance
Wetlands Commission
Charter Revision Committee
Building Code Board of Appeals
First Selectman
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Name: Michael Varney
Family: Married 21 years, wife Kerry; Children: Nicholas - 18, Madeline - 16, Abby - 11
Office Sought: Board of Finance
Occupation: Statewide Interoperability Coordinator
Education: Graduated Ellington High School, attended University of Connecticut, Connecticut and National Fire Academies, Emergency Management Institute programs
Government and/or other experience qualifying you for office:
40 years in Ellington
Fire Chief, Ellington Volunteer Fire Department
Scout Leader Cub Scout Pack 77
CT Fire Chiefs Association Past President and current Board Member
International Association of Fire Chiefs New England Board Member and National Committee Member
Serve on and Chair several other statewide and national emergency service related committees
2007 National Volunteer Fire Chief of the Year
Why you want to be elected: Want to make more of a difference, have strong ties to the town and care deeply that it is managed as efficiently and as cost effective as possible. Knows the town well and has many years of volunteer service. Continue fiscal conservative approach while allowing for growth to meet new demands for town services.
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