Simsbury hosted its swearing in ceremony Monday night for the candidates elected in November as well as Design Review Board Members appointed by the Zoning Commission.
State Rep. John Hampton touted the "orderly and decent" process that allows people the freedom to vote for their choice of candidates. He also paid tribute the Gettysburg Address.
"We continue this glorious tradition with full faith and confidence that government of of the people, by the people and for the people will not perish," he said.
State Comptroller Kevin Lembo praised the town and those who choose to serve.
"You step out, put your toes on the line because you believe in something," he said, adding that those who didn't win also deserve praise.
While not everyone elected was able to attend the event the following were all acknowledged and those present officially sworn in.
First Selectman
Mary A. Glassman
Board of Selectman
Sean P. Askham
Cheryl B. Cook
Nancy M. Haase
Lisa A. Heavner
Michael R. Paine
Board of Finance
Linda J. Schofield
Moira K. Wertheimer
Board of Education
Robert Michael Goman
Chris M. Kelly
Lydia A. Tedone
Tara Donohue Willerup
Board of Assessment Appeals
Stephen J. Nocera
Planning Commission
Robert J. Kulakowski
Alan C. Needham
Kevin M. Prell
Zoning Commission
Kevin E. Gray
Derek B. Peterson
Robert D. Pomeroy, Jr.
Zoning Board of Appeals
Carol Bingham
Tegan Blackburn
Katie S. Martin
Jackie Battos (alternate)
Library Board of Trustees
Ann D. Erickson
Christopher Morkan
Polly Gardow Rice
Gail Keebler Ryan
Design Review Board (Appointed by Zoning Commission)
John Carroll
Anca Dragulski
Anthony Drapelick
Jonathan Laschever
Jennifer Murnane
Ronald Perry
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