Regular Meetings

The Darien Democratic Town Committee usually meets on the second Thursday of each month at 8 PM in the Darien Town Hall Auditorium, unless otherwise indicated.

Questions?

Meeting dates and times sometimes change. To confirm, feel free to contact DTC vice chairman Tony Imbimbo via email or telephone at (203) 326-1288.

• Board of Selectmen 2007-present
• RTM 2003-07: Chairman, District 3; Chairman, Public Works Committee
• Member, Board of Directors, Greenleaf/Windsor Road Association
• Member, Berkeley College Paralegal Studies Advisory Board (NYC campus)

Professional & Personal

• Partner, Kavanagh Maloney & Osnato, LLP
• JD, Stone Scholar (1998), Columbia Law School
• BA, Phi Beta Kappa, St. Lawrence University
• Darien resident for 15 years
• Married to Carolyn Bayne. Two children.

David first became involved in town government in 2003, when he was appointed to fill a vacancy in RTM District 3 and was elected District 3 Chairman in November 2004. As Chairman, David began organizing collaborative caucuses that brought RTM members and town officials together to discuss issues of importance coming before the RTM.

In November 2005, a year after becoming Chairman of RTM District 3, David was elected Chairman of the RTM Public Works Committee and remained its Chairman until his election to the Board of Selectmen in 2007.

As a practicing NYC attorney, David has been an advocate for Darien commuters and has worked closely with Darien’s town counsel on contracts and litigation strategy. As one of two Democrats currently serving on the Board, David continues to pursue viable solutions for flood mitigation, affordable housing, and capital project prioritization.

As Acting First Selectman during the March 2010 storm, David led the town’s disaster response and saw us back to recovery. Once the town was back on its feet, David championed a review of Darien’s emergency response system to improve communications within and among town agencies in the event of future emergencies.

David is a partner in the law firm of Kavanagh Maloney & Osnato LLP in New York City. He has lived in Darien since 1992 with his wife Carolyn and their two children. Carolyn is also involved in town government, currently serving on the RTM as Chairman of District 3 and is a member of the Planning Zoning and Housing Committee. She is also a member of the Darien Environmental Group and the Darien Energy Task Force.

Adopted in 1787, The Constitution gave certain Americans the right to vote. Eighty three years later, the 15^th Amendment ensured that right would not be denied on account of race or color. Fifty years from there, the 19^th Amendment ensured the same right for women.

Many gave their lives for us to have the right to vote. Voting is an honor, a privilege – something that many around the world are still not allowed to do. Voting gives each and every one of us a voice to help define not only our local communities, but the country as a whole.

The turnout in Darien for the August primary was 22% for registered Democrats and 30% for registered Republicans. While the low numbers are not surprising, it’s a dramatic difference from the 87% overall turnout in the November 2008 presidential election.

Please join us during the next few months as we help our hard-working and dedicated Democratic candidates get the message out. Jim Himes, Richard Blumenthal, Dan Malloy and many others need your support. Volunteer opportunities are everywhere – and if you can’t give your time, you can contribute to a campaign.

But most importantly, I urge you to show up on November 2nd with the knowledge that your vote can make a difference.

The statewide and national Democratic office-holders are:

U.S. Senate

 

 

 

Dick Blumenthal

In his 20 years as Attorney General of Connecticut, Richard Blumenthal helped lead the fight against Big Tobacco, forced health insurance reforms, and drove reductions in pharmaceutical drug prices. He served 4 terms in the Connecticut House of Representatives and clerked for the U.S. Supreme Court. Blumenthal is a graduate of Harvard College and Yale Law School.more…

U.S. Congress – 4^th District

 

 

 

Jim Himes

Congressman Jim Himes was elected to his second term in 2010. He serves on the House Committees on Financial Services and Homeland Security. He attended Harvard and earned a Rhodes Scholarship. Himes began his career in the financial industry, where he focused on Latin America and telecommunications. Prior to serving in Congress, he ran a nonprofit focused on housing and urban poverty.more…

Governor

 

 

 

Dan Malloy

Serving for 14 years at its mayor, Dan Malloy led the transformation of Stamford. During his tenure, the city was named one of the 10 best places to live in the nation. He brings the same resolve and creatvity to Hartford to tackle Connecticut’s biggest problems: economic and job growth, clean energy and transportation, and education. Malloy holds a J.D. from Boston College. more….

Lieutenant Governor

 

 

 

Nancy Wyman

Since 1994, Nancy Wyman has served as Connecticut’s State Comptroller. She was the first woman elected to that role, and has signficantly streamlined operations to enhance efficiency, accountability, and public service. In addition to paying the state’s bills and keeping its books, Wyman has a strong record advocating for health issues while working to keep costs down.more….

Attorney General

 

 

 

George Jepsen

For more than 26 years George Jepsen has been a hands-on lawyer for the people of Connecticut. He was staff counsel for the carpenters’ union, then entered private practice where he represented an array of small businesses. He served for 16 years in the Connecticut General Assembly – the last 6 as the Senate’s Majority Leader. He is a graduate of Harvard Law School and holds a masters in public policy. more….

Secretary of State

 

 

 

Denise Merrill

In her seventeen years in the House Majority Leader Denise Merrill has held a number of leadership roles including Chairman of the Appropriations Committee. She is an attorney with a background in training, focused on civic education. She serves on the board of the National Conference of State Legislatures and co-chaired its Blue Ribbon Commission on Higher Education.more….

State Treasurer

 

 

 

Denise Nappier

First elected in 1998, Denise Nappier serves as Connecticut’s chief financial officer, overseeing $50 billion in state funds – including the $26 billion Connecticut Retirement Plan (one of the nation’s top performing state pension funds). Her innovative leadership has saved the state hundreds of millions of dollars; the asset recovery and loss prevention program she created recouped over $1 billion.more….

State Comptroller

 

 

 

Kevin Lembo

Under Kevin’s Leadership as State Healthcare Advocate, Connecticut residents saved $20 million. Prior to being named to lead the office of Healthcare Advocate, Lembo worked for 6 years with Connecticut State Comptroller Nancy Wyman on issues including GAAP accounting standards, the Rainy Day Fund, and state health insurance. Kevin holds a Masters in Public Administration.more….

In many families, women are the primary breadwinners or contribute to a two-income household, and they need leaders who will make the right choices to grow the economy with high-paying jobs open to everyone.

“Women stand on the frontlines of the daily struggles of American life.”
– Congressman Jim Himes

Congressman Himes Fights for Women

Jim Himes has stood as a proud advocate for women in the nation’s Capitol, ensuring better access to quality health care coverage for women, fighting encroachment on women’s reproductive rights, advocating for improved childcare options and more flexibility in the workplace, and standing for the principle of equal pay for equal work with his support of the Lily Ledbetter Act.

As a supportive husband and proud father of two young girls, Jim will always work toward progress for all women.

Help Re-elect Congressman Himes

We need Jim to keep fighting for us! Add your voice to support and endorse Jim Himes, our strong voice for women in Washington. Sign-up today to join Women for Himes.

State Senator Bob Duff

The landmark bipartisan jobs bill:

• Creates a revolving loan program which will make loans of up to $500,000 available to small businesses;
• Creates an angel investor program for start-up capital, giving a 25 percent tax break on individual investments up to $100,000 in certain high-tech start-ups such as bioscience and information technology;
• Initiates a pilot program to help manufacturing companies implement green strategies;
• Provides a loan forgiveness program for students who graduate from Connecticut colleges and universities and then secure jobs in various green technology fields, the life sciences or health information technology;
• Provides technical assistance for businesses seeking foreign markets for their goods and services; and
• Requires Connecticut’s Community-Technical College system to develop training programs that prepare unemployed people to meet future job needs.

For more details on the jobs bill and other job generating initiatives, visit the Senate Democrats’ Web page on Growing Jobs in Connecticut.