Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education Jay Cei

Age: 57

Address: 15 Blossom Lane.

Occupation: Chief financial officer and president, Ulbrich Stainless Steel & Special Metals Inc.

Education: B.S., business administration and accounting, Boston College.

Platform: Prepare students for 21st century challenges by developing critical thinking and math, science and communication skills; implement five-year strategic plan; oppose multi-year financial commitments that lack funding, without cutting services or compromising strategic plan; support pupil personnel programs; implement a state-of-the-art guidance and career planning program for all grade 6-12 students.

Misc.: Seeking third term after being appointed to board in 2006; chairs Curriculum/Instruction Committee; co-chair of School to Career Committee; board liaison and member Strategic Planning Committee; helped create high school financial planning course and internship program and reactivate Big Brothers-Big Sisters program; board member Ulbrich Boys and Girls Club, Blue Cross-Constitution Healthcare Division and Ulbrich Stainless Steel; United Way divisional chair; former youth basketball and baseball coach.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Town Council Robin M. Hettrick

Age: 45.

Address: 4 Blossom Lane.

Occupation: Corporate controller /Assistant treasurer, Tomra of North America, Inc.

Education: B.S., accounting, M.B.A., Quinnipiac University.

Platform: Fiscal responsibility, efficient government and economic development.

Misc.: Democratic Town Committee vice chair; former Zoning Board of Appeals member; ran unsuccessfully for council in 2005; former PTO Treasurer.

Record Journal Voter Guide for Wallingford: Democratic Candidate for Board of Education David Leonardo

Age: 24.

Address: 388 Church St., Yalesville.

Occupation: Intern, Rep. John Larson's campaign.

Education: B.A., history, UConn.

Platform: Ensuring financial literacy for students, early education and college preparation, including skills to thrive in the global economy.

Misc.: Raised by a single mother; attended town schools; volunteers with Dan Drew's mayoral campaign in Middletown.

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