BRISTOL – Democrat Frank Nicastro, a former mayor and current state representative, may seek another term on the City Council.
Nicastro, who won a council seat in 2005, said Monday he’s “more than capable” of holding part-time political positions in both Bristol and Hartford for another two years.
But, he said, if the Democratic Town Committee members in the 3rd District prefer a candidate who would offer voters “new blood,” he won’t challenge them.
There are two announced Democratic candidates in the district, incumbent Craig Minor and newcomer Terry Parker, a longtime party activist. If committee members back Nicastro, Parker would almost certainly be the one to lose out on the endorsement.
The Democrats will endorse a slate of candidates for city office on Monday. The Republicans are picking their standard bearers Tuesday night at the Franco-American Club.
The only GOP contender in the district, so far, is Robert Merrick, a former Democrat who switched his political affiliation in February to sign on with the Republicans.
Nicastro may run for council again
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Frank should step aside. There is another long time DTC member, very committed to the community that is interested in the council position. Frank is a State Rep now - he should give the city a new set of ears to listen to them and a new voice to speak for them.
ReplyDeleteTerry is a good guy, smarter than people give him credit for simply because of his speech impediment, and is very honest. Frank needs to take his ego and step aside.