Danbury Republicans Endorse Emile Buzaid for Mayor, Present Full Slate of Candidates for 2

DANBURY, Conn. — The Danbury Republican Town Committee unanimously endorsed Emile Buzaid as its nominee for mayor during a special meeting Tuesday night.

The nomination received strong support from longtime members and new party participants, signaling a unified and energized Republican team heading into the 2025 municipal election.

“Emile Buzaid is exactly the kind of leader Danbury needs at this moment,” said Republican Town Committee Chairman Michael Coelho. “He has raised a family here, built successful businesses, and served the community with honesty, humility and heart. As a fellow city councilman, I have witnessed his dedication and practical leadership firsthand.”

Alongside Buzaid’s mayoral nomination, the committee endorsed a full slate of candidates for all municipal offices, including treasurer, town clerk, city council, board of education, zoning commission, and constables. The candidates represent a diverse group of business owners, educators, veterans, parents, and lifelong residents committed to public service.

Coelho said, “We’re prepared to do the hard work this campaign demands—and we look forward to serving the people of this great city. Danbury deserves leadership that listens, leads, and delivers—and that’s exactly what this Republican team stands ready to do.”

The 2025 Danbury Republican municipal slate includes:

Mayor

• Emile Buzaid

Treasurer

• Warren Levy

Town Clerk

• Theresa Buzaid

City Council – At Large

• Michael J. Coelho
• Jason “Jay” Eriquez
• Candace V. Fay
• Michael E. Henry
• Sean Marcus
• Robert Melillo
• Deborah Rizzo

City Council – By Ward

• 1st Ward: Irving Fox, Michael J. Masi
• 2nd Ward: Elmer Palmer, Juan Rivas
• 3rd Ward: Brenda Santopolo Hefferon, Ralph Merlo
• 4th Ward: Michael J. Esposito, Anthony P. Ronghetti
• 5th Ward: Anthony Bruno, Adam Horosky
• 6th Ward: Phil Curran, Andrew Wetmore
• 7th Ward: Jeffrey Berlant, Albert A. Russo

Zoning Commission

• Bruce Bennett
• Roberto Botelho
• Milan David
• Tamas Giegler
• William “Billy” Katzing
• Thomas Nejame
• Micheline Palanzo
• William Trotta

Zoning Commission Alternates

• Caron A. Nejame
• Neil T. Palanzo
• David Pinckney

Board of Education (4-Year Term)

• Cameron Coe
• Cynthia Henry
• Sherry LeBlanc
• Jose Antonio Borges
• Gail Doyle

Board of Education (2-Year Term)

• July C. Milano

Constables

• Paul McAllister
• Louise P. McMahon
• Michael Safranek