Darien Republicans Announce Nomination Slate

DARIEN, CT — The Darien Republican Town Committee has nominated Board of Selectman member Monica McNally to replace Jayme Stevenson as first selectman this fall.

The committee announced its nomination slate Friday for the upcoming election in November, which includes several candidates for various local offices, including first selectman.

Stevenson announced in June she will not seek re-election after serving five terms in the position.

In addition to McNally, the committee nominated Board of Finance chair Jon Zagrodzky and Representative Town Meeting member Marcy Minnick as candidates for the Board of the Selectmen.

McNally said Friday she was "deeply grateful" for the committee's support and confidence in choosing her as their nominee for first selectman.

"We live in a wonderful town filled with so many thoughtful and hardworking people," McNally said in a statement sent to Patch. "I am looking forward to hearing all of your ideas, thoughts, questions and concerns as I campaign this summer and fall."

McNally also noted she was looking forward to campaigning with the entire Republican slate, especially Zagrodzky and Minnick.

"I will work hard to earn the trust and respect of all voters in Darien," McNally said.

RTC Chairman Alexander Davidson spoke highly of this year's slate of candidates.

"Low taxes, excellent schools and high quality of life are not partisan issues," Davidson said in a statement. "While Republican leadership has been, and will continue to be, critical in promoting and protecting these attributes for Darien residents, our town is at its best when we work together to get things done. Our slate of candidates, who will work to preserve local control, are a reflection of that spirit."

The full list of candidate nominations include:

• First Selectman: Monica McNally (Board of Selectmen)
• Board of Selectmen: Jon Zagrodzky (Chair, Board of Finance), Marcy Minnick (Representative Town Meeting, Republican Town Committee)
• Board of Finance: Rob Cardone (renominated), Paul Hendrickson (renominated), John Wolcott (newly nominated)
• Board of Education: David Brown (renominated), Tara Wurm (newly nominated)
• Planning & Zoning: Steve Olvaney (renominated), Jim Rand (renominated)
• Assessment Appeals: Chris Peters (renominated)
• Town Clerk: Christa McNamara (renominated)
• Town Treasurer: Joan Hendrickson (renominated)
• Tax Collector: Kathleen Larkins (renominated)
• Constables: Lou Calastro (renominated), Alan Hyatt (renominated)

Town-wide elections will be held this fall on Nov. 2. Further information can be found on the committee's website.