Word on the Street
What’s in the Press?
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A Positive Vision for West Hartford
West Hartford RTC Statement Regarding CCMC and YNNH Ending ‘Gender Affirming Care’ for Minors
West Hartford Municipal Elections Need to Focus on Local, Not National Issues
West Hartford Deserves Better Than Identity Politics
West Hartford Needs to Focus on Education, Not Ideology
Letter: Antisemitism in West Hartford
Letter: Balancing Affordability and Fiscal Stability in West Hartford
Letter: The Eerie Silence from Our Town’s Leaders – Antisemitism and Prejudice
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What’s on the Air?
Below are various videos, radio spots, FaceBook and other media items from our candidates during the campaign.
Don’t forget to check out the West Hartford RTC YouTube Channel for even more video campaign content!
Al Cortes
See Al’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV
Dr. Gayle Harris
See Gayle’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV
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.
John Lyons
John describes his candidacy for Town Council
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.
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!
See Jason’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV
Hear Dr. Jason Wang describe the importance of making streets safer in West Hartford.
Kyle Zelazny
See Kyle’s Candidate Profile from WHCI-TV
Kyle talks with podcaster, Austin Monteiro about overdevelopment and hidden costs for West Hartford residents.
Miriam Bleich
See Miriam’s Candidate Profile on WHCI-TV
Social Media Comments & Testimonials
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Mark Merritt - Chairman, A Connecticut Party: "Political Parties Making Things Interesting for 2025 West Hartford Municipal Election" We-Ha.com - 6/23/25
“I’m excited about what the West Hartford GOP has done with this diverse slate,” he said of the current endorsed candidates. “It’s good that we’re turning a page,” he said, adding moderate voices and several young candidates, and individuals with good name recognition.
“Affordability” of living in West Hartford will be a key issue in the election, and Merritt said he would be supporting the Republican slate and is optimistic about their chances this fall. “With this slate it allows us to hopefully pick up a seat.”
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Endorsements
A Connecticut Party