Word on the Street

What’s in the Press?

What’s on the Air?

Below are various videos, radio spots, FaceBook posts and other media items from our candidates during the campaign.

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Al Cortes

See Al’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV

Hear Al speak about why he won’t let overdevelopment ruin our town.

Al is standing strong for women’s rights in sports!

Dr. Gayle Harris

See Gayle’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV

Gayle discusses why she’s fighting to keep West Hartford’s neighborhood charm.

Listen to Gayle talk about why it’s important to have fairness in women’s sports.

Ben Lewis

Ben Lewis joins Reese on the Radio

Monday, August 18, 2025 - Town Council candidate Ben Lewis sits in the studio with Ed Reese’s show, “Reese on the Radio” on WTIC-1080am. Calling in on the phone to join Ben and Reese is Ari Schaffer, the Campaign Manager for Board of Education candidate Miriam Bleich. Also calling in is Town Council candidate Kyle Zelazny. Ben, Ari, and Kyle provide information and viewpoints concerning the antisemitic incident, caught on video, that occurred in West Hartford on Friday, August 15, at the Lox, Stock and Bagels shop in Bishop’s Corner where Ben and Ari were verbally accosted. They also provide additional insight on what they and other Republicans stand for in West Hartford.

See Ben’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV

See Ben’s commercial about what he’s fighting for West Hartford residents.

Ben discusses how the spending of Democrats in West Hartford is out of control.

In this video, Ben discusses why boys should not be involved in girls sports.

Hear why Ben will fight against overdevelopment in West Hartford.

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Ben provides an example of overdevelopment in West Hartford

John Lyons

John takes a stand against men competing in women’s events.

John describes his candidacy for Town Council

John Lyons gets endorsement from Debbie Sheridan

John Lyons video about early voting

John reminds town residents about driver, cyclist and pedestrian safety now that students are back to school.

See John’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV

John talks about the Food Drive run by the Republican candidates running for Town Council this past Saturday at the Stop & Shop on Farmington Ave.

Equality over ideology - John discusses why he opposes DEI based hiring for the Town and our schools.

John Lyons discussing pay electric car chargers at West Hartford Town Hall

John Lyons campaign video talking about food scrap recycling

Dr. Jason Wang

Meet Dr. Jason Wang as he introduces himself to West Hartford voters, talks about his family, his candidacy and how he will help make a better West Hartford!

When championing opportunity, Jason talks about why he rejects DEI in favor of true equality.

See Jason’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV

Hear Dr. Jason Wang describe the importance of making streets safer in West Hartford.

Jason discusses the tragedy of the student bicycling to Hall High School who was struck and injured by a motorist on Albany Avenue.

In the wake of the Charlie Kirk assassination, Dr. Jason Wang discusses from Washington, D.C., what the murder meant to him.

Jason says “no” to unsustainable growth in our Town.

Kyle Zelazny

See Kyle’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV

Kyle Zelazny on the CT Common Sense podcast

Kyle talks with podcaster, Austin Monteiro about overdevelopment and hidden costs for West Hartford residents.

Kyle discusses his campaign against DEI initiatives.

Kyle takes a hard stand providing reasons against over development in our town.

Miriam Bleich

See Miriam’s Candidate Profile on WHCI-TV

Social Media Comments & Testimonials

Endorsements

A Connecticut Party

Connecticut Young Republicans

Rocky Holland (for John Lyons)

Debbie Sheridan (for John Lyons)