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Eldridge: Shelton needs 'fresh eyes'
SHELTON — David Eldridge says Mark Lauretti is not the only person who can run a city and keep taxes low. Now it comes down to convincing the voters. The retired Shelton police officer turned mayoral candidate calls himself a fiscal conservative. But while his stance on maintaining a low tax rate mirrors that of the 15-term incumbent, Eldridge states he will do so while reining in development, streamlining city operations and investing in education... Read More
Eldridge: Shelton needs 'fresh eyes'
SHELTON — David Eldridge says Mark Lauretti is not the only person who can run a city and keep taxes low. Now it comes down to convincing the voters. The retired Shelton police officer turned mayoral candidate calls himself a fiscal conservative. But while his stance on maintaining a low tax rate mirrors that of the 15-term incumbent, Eldridge states he will do so while reining in development, streamlining city operations and investing in education... Read More
Letter: GOP former Shelton alderman backs Eldridge for mayor
Over eight months ago, Anne Gaydos, former Republican BOE member, and I, met with David Eldridge regarding his interest in running for mayor and if we would run his campaign. After questioning David for three hours on Shelton policies and issues, Anne and I were blown away with his knowledge of the Shelton budget and issues that need to be addressed... Read More
15-term incumbent Shelton mayor trails challenger in fundraising
The mayor’s race may not be over, but the challenger already has the lead - at least in campaign funding.
David Eldridge, running as a Democrat, posted another impressive fundraising total for his second filing. The campaign raised an additional $13,700, bringing his overall total to $52,215 since the start of his campaign... Read More
Shelton mayor candidate puts focus on downtown
SHELTON — Downtown is experiencing a development boom, but mayoral candidate David Eldridge says the results are not nearly as positive as the city administration would ask residents to believe. Eldridge, the retired police officer challenging longtime incumbent Republican Mark Lauretti for the city’s top job, said the work on Howe Avenue and Canal Street is a “mish-mosh” of housing developments, led by preferred developers, that remains undesirable while straining the infrastructure... Read More
Letter: Poor planning creates bad mix in downtown Shelton
To the Editor:
The economic development strategy in Shelton amounts to letting the tail wag the dog. In downtown, along the Bridgeport Avenue corridor, and more recently even in Huntington, we have poorly planned development projects that don’t fit the area being pushed through to the detriment of our city... Read More
Letter: Mayoral candidate praises outgoing alderman
To the Editor:
I took note that Alderman Noreen McGorty will not be running for re-election in November. I want to extend my sincere appreciation to her for her outstanding volunteer service to the city of Shelton. Her 12 years on the Board of Alderman and her service on the EMS Commission and as chairman of the Public Health and Safety Committee were marked with positive contributions that improved the quality of life for all residents.... Read More
Letter: Mayoral candidate commits to creating diversity committee
To the Editor:
Our world and our communities have been through a lot over the past 16 months - from the COVID-19 pandemic and heartbreaking losses to the discussions of racism and equity to the economic challenges. I think we all have learned that we have a lot to learn, but that we are better when we work together, support one another, seek to understand each other with an open mind and heart, and commit to working toward solutions that improve our community. I know I have a lot to learn and each day I want to deepen my understanding of people and how to make our community stronger..... Read More
Press Release- Eldridge Posts Impressive First Quarter Fundraising in Shelton
Shelton, CT—The Shelton Mayor’s race is off to a competitive start! David A. Eldridge, candidate for mayor against the 30-year incumbent raised $33,175 in the first fundraising quarter. Eldridge was raised in Shelton, is a Marine Corp Veteran, retired Shelton police officer, former small business operator who currently works for Lockheed Martin/Sikorsky Aircraft.... Read More
Letter: New leadership needed to tackle education cost challenges
To the Editor:
It doesn’t have to be this way. With the right leadership, we can work together to keep education spending in check while making investments in our youth, our future workforce. What we have now in Shelton is a dysfunctional game of ego and punishment. No one gains in this scenario... Read More
Letter: Shelton mayoral candidate outlines plan for low taxes, improved quality of life
To the Editor:
I will not be a one-trick pony if elected to lead Shelton. I am committed to maintaining a low tax rate and keeping Shelton affordable for our seniors and families. Shelton had low taxes before this mayor and will have them after he is shown the door. Voters will not be giving up their low taxes but they will be gaining better management, financial stability for the future and quality of life improvements... Read More
Press Release: Veteran, Retired Shelton Police Officer, and Former Small Business Operator Announces Run for Shelton Mayor
Shelton, CT-- Shelton Resident, David A. Eldridge has formally announced he will run for Mayor of Shelton taking on the thirty-year incumbent. David was raised in Shelton and is a graduate of Shelton High School. He is a United State Marine Corp veteran and a former 31-year city of Shelton police officer. David has a long history of community and civic volunteerism having been twice elected to the Shelton Board of Alderman from Ward 2. He currently works for Sikorsky Aircraft and has successfully operated two small family businesses in his career... Read More