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Construction and General Laborers'
Local Union 455 Endorses Gambardella
Statement by the Construction and General Laborers' Local Union 455
HAMDEN - August 11, 2009
Dear Ronald Gambardella:
We are pleased to inform you that the Construction and General Laborers' (CGL) Local Union 455, comprised of approximately 1,200 members, endorses you for the upcoming election for Mayor of the Town of Hamden.
Many of our members are residents in Hamden. As members of the labor community, we look forward to working with you to improve the quality of life for the Town of Hamden. We also believe you will be an asset for the Town of Hamden.
We wish you a victorious campaign and success in the upcoming election.
Very Truly Yours,
Anthony J. Inorio
Business Manager
Secretary-Treasurer
Original PDF of the Endorsement is available HERE.
Grand Opening:
Gambardella for Mayor 2009 Campaign Headquarters
Campaign Press Release
HAMDEN - June 26, 2009 - The Grand Opening of the Gambardella for Mayor Campaign Headquarters will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 10AM to 12PM. The new Campaign Headquarters is located at 2348 Whitney Ave., across from Dunn's Bar and Joiya Day Spa.
Stop by and meet Ron Gambardella, candidate for Mayor, as he officially opens his campaign headquarters for 2009. A continental breakfast will be served. This event is FREE and open to the public. New volunteers are always welcome!
For more information, please contact Campaign Manager Austin Cesare at (203) 996-3680.
Public Works
By Ron Gambardella
HAMDEN - June 23, 2009 - It seems everyone has an opinion about the Public Works Department. It’s no wonder; Public Works is one of the more visible departments in the town. Following is a list of Public Works responsibilities right off of Hamden’s official web site: Bulk Trash, Snow Plowing/Sanding, Street Sweeping, Replacing Catch Basins, Road/Curb Repair, Pot Holes, Sidewalk Replacement, Tree Removal, Tree Trimming, Sewer Cleaning, Transfer Station Operations and Removing Deceased Animals. That’s some list.
With a list like this it isn’t hard to see that there is a tremendous demand placed on the department. It comes down to money and resources. (more)
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
By Ron Gambardella
HAMDEN - June 19, 2009 - The November elections are rapidly approaching. Yet curiously, Scott Jackson and Jim Leddy have been silent on their ideas for the Town of Hamden. Over the course of the last six years I have written numerous articles, spoken many times before the council, voiced my opinion from the legislative bench over a two term period, and have made my ideas known through radio and television advertising. I also participated in seven debates in the last election. Additionally, I have walked Hamden from Highwood to Mt. Carmel, and every neighborhood in between, and addressed the many ideas and concerns residents have.
However, the silence from the opposing camp is deafening. What are their policies? How do their thoughts differ from the tax and spend mentality of the current administration? Hamden residents want to know. Therefore, let me say it plainly, I challenge both Scott Jackson and Jim Leddy to a series of debates so that the general public can consider their ideas with my own. (more)
The Recent Budget Approval
By Ron Gambardella
HAMDEN - May 22, 2009 - Hamden’s Legislative Council recently approved the 2009-2010 fiscal budget by a vote of 12 to 3. The headline as reported in the Post-Chronicle reads, “Hamden homeowners to see slight tax cut”. If you only read the headline you would have been easily led to believe all is well with Hamden’s budget. This, of course, is the reaction the Henrici/Jackson administration had hoped to gain in an election year. However, the financial reality is considerably different from the headline. (more)
Gambardella Appointed by Governor to
Connecticut Higher Education Board
Campaign Press Release
HAMDEN - May 19, 2009 - Ronald S. Gambardella, candidate for Mayor of Hamden, has been appointed by Governor M Jodi Rell to be a member of the Board of Trustees of the Community-Technical Colleges to serve a term ending June 30, 2011. He succeeds previous appointee Carol Wallace.
Gambardella stated, “It is an honor and a privilege to serve in this capacity. I look forward to bringing a new perspective to the board and to offer ideas to help continue to improve the community college system in Connecticut.”
Gambardella, a veteran of the United States Navy, holds an MBA in Finance and has considerable experience in Finance and Accounting. Chancellor Marc Herzog welcomed Gambardella to the Board. The swearing in ceremony was conducted by Louise Berry during the regular scheduled meeting held on May 18th, 2009.
Better Solutions for Hamden
By Ron Gambardella
HAMDEN - May 4, 2009 - As I begin to walk Hamden's neighborhoods to meet residents and hear their comments and concerns a common theme is emerging -taxes have skyrocketed, schools need major improvement, and our roads and sidewalks are a mess. Residents have become tired of excuses and inaction, cronyism, lack of financial transparency and wasteful town government spending.
I have plans to deal with these issues and more, but in order for me to bring about change in Hamden; I need your vote on Election Day. In American politics candidates must declare a political affiliation. In most cases it is Republican, Democrat or Independent. In Hamden a Republican hasn't been elected Mayor in since 1997, and Republicans have not had control of the Legislative Council since 1987. (more)
Thoughts on the Education Budget
By Ron Gambardella
HAMDEN - April 18, 2009 - The education budget seems to inspire passionate debate on both sides. There is a lot at stake. Our public school system is where the next generation of citizens develop into productive members of society. A good quality education system also helps to maintain property values and attract people to move to our town.
The Hamden public school system is expected to meet the needs of diverse and varied population. Modern day education is not simply a chalk board and one room schoolhouse. It is in fact a highly complex organization of talented, well educated professionals who must meet and comply with a multitude of rules and regulations, state mandates, special education requirements and negotiated labor agreements. A lapse in compliance in any of these areas may find the town faced with litigation and penalties that have the potential of making the current budget request seem bearable. (more)
Gambardella Calls Henrici Budget A Bogus Shell Game
Campaign Press Release
HAMDEN - March 17, 2009 - Mayor Henrici has given the taxpayers of Hamden three back to back tax increases and significantly increased spending to historic levels since he took office in 2005.
His 2009-2010 budget represents a 12 cent per day reduction in property taxes to the average Hamden home owner. This is a clear indication that we have been severely overtaxed for the past three years, and the Mayor is out of touch with the needs of residents.
The Mayor’s proposed budget is an election year gimmick that is unrealistic and will have to be rectified by the Legislative Council through line by line analysis. (more)
Another Look at the Mayor's Project
By Ron Gambardella
HAMDEN - February 9, 2009 - Recently the New Haven register reported the following: “Town officials now are looking at a $40.89 million estimate for the Memorial Town Hall …” This is a far cry from when the mayor first announced that he would be able to complete the new police department for $20 M. It is in the administration’s best interest to keep the project price as low as possible until it gets the necessary approvals. Then, once the project has been approved, price will no longer matter. The cost will have to be borne by the taxpayers without regard to the final outcome. (more)
Ron Gambardella to Explore Run for Hamden Mayor
Campaign Press Release
HAMDEN - January 21, 2009 - Ronald Gambardella, 53, has announced his plans to form an exploratory committee for a possible run for Mayor in November 2009. Gambardella, a veteran of the United States Navy, is an accountant with an MBA and owns a Hamden-based tax preparation and financial services company.
Gambardella said, "I will focus on four major areas:
- Restoring honesty and integrity to town government.
- Providing property tax relief for Hamden taxpayers.
- Developing a comprehensive plan to improve Hamden's roads and sidewalks.
- Proposing initiatives to improve the quality of Hamden Public Schools." (more)
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