East Haven Republicans Pick Nominee For Mayor

EAST HAVEN, CT — On Tuesday night, Samantha “Sam” Parlato was unanimously confirmed as the Republican nominee for East Haven Mayor, securing her spot on the ballot this November, according to a news release via the campaign.

The East Haven Republican Town Committee (RTC) held their convention at the East Haven Senior Center to also confirm nominations for candidates seeking elected positions including Town Clerk, Town Council, Board of Education, and Board of Finance.

“I am grateful to the East Haven RTC for their decision and unanimous support for my nomination,” said Parlato, following the convention, according to a prepared statement. “My platform is simple: let’s reduce wasteful spending and provide more financial relief to our residents, balance a sustainable budget, invest in our education and infrastructure, and ensure a better quality of life for all residents and families.”

Parlato, who is a longtime resident of East Haven, currently works at the Old Stone Church Early Learning Center as a Preschool Teacher. Additionally, she was elected to the East Haven Town Council as a District 4 councilmember in 2019, where she is currently serving her second term.

Previously, Parlato has been elected to the Board of Education, and has also extended her commitment to service in her executive role on the Chamber of Commerce, and through volunteering with Clean Up East Haven and the Police Athletic League.

Parlato added in a prepared statement., “I am the candidate to best represent the diverse interests of East Haven. Our town has been built by hard working residents and families from multilingual backgrounds, who own and operate small businesses that make up the backbone of our community and economy. My involvement in local service and volunteering initiatives with law enforcement, veterans, seniors, and businesses has granted me the firsthand experience needed to connect with and support all residents.”

Parlato concluded in a prepared statement, “My campaign is centered on putting people before politics, allowing us to collaborate and propose effective solutions to create a more affordable, safe, and prosperous East Haven. I will attract new small businesses, new families, and strengthen our economy, but it must start by putting our people first. My administration will employ a fresh start, from eliminating unnecessary spending and taxes to forming an exemplary team to better serve our town’s needs.”

The Sam Parlato for Mayor campaign will be hosting their Kickoff Fundraiser at Cabaret on Main on Thursday, July 27th at 6:30PM for an informal Meet ‘n’ Greet with food, drinks, and a complimentary performance.

The suggested donation is $150; however, the campaign encourages any monetary support, regardless of amount, campaign officials said in a news release. For more information on the fundraiser, Sam’s platform, and other updates, you can visit Sam@samparlato.com.