Politics & Government
Delegates at the 4th District Republican Convention chose a Manchester Board of Directors member to run in November.
Chris Dehnel, Patch Staff
MANCHESTER, CT — Earlier this week at Herrick Park in Bolton, Manchester Board of Directors Minority Leader Jacqueline Crespan was unanimously endorsed for a state Senate seat by delegates at the 4th District Republican Convention.
The district includes Andover, Bolton, Glastonbury and Manchester.
Here is the official announcement:
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Jacqueline Crespan was nominated by former Manchester Mayor Lou Spadaccini. The nomination was seconded by Donald Palmer, Manchester RTC Chair.
"This unanimous support means the world to me and inspires me to work even harder," Crespan said. "We have momentum and positive energy, and from now until Election Day, I will be talking to Democrats, Independents, Republicans and Unaffiliated voters about why, as our next state senator, I will help to create a safer, more affordable Connecticut.""I have lived the American Dream," added Crespan, who was born in Uganda during the dictatorship of Idi Amin. "I know what it is like to live without freedom. I love the United States, I love Connecticut, and I truly love public service. I want to bring my life experience to the State Capitol to be your voice. I will be a senator who listens to parents, to small business owners, to seniors, and to our most vulnerable residents. I offer a change of course and fresh ideas and I look forward to meeting with families across our district to talk about our state's future."
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Crespan has been a resident of Manchester for more than 23 years.
She is a real estate investor who owns various apartment complexes in Manchester.
Crespan has over 20 years of experience in the information technology field, and has held leadership positions such as Lead Software Engineer and Systems Business Analyst for primarily the insurance industry.
"I will be a voice for everyone," Crespan said. "My life has been about confronting and overcoming challenges through hard work and perseverance. As your State Senator, I will be fighting to improve your quality of life every day, and I will collaborate with people of all political parties to help move our state forward. I have already received positive feedback from people throughout our region, and I am excited about meeting voters and listening to their thoughts and concerns. Together, through positive dialogue and action, we will lift our state up."
A graduate of Central Connecticut State University with a degree in Computer Science, Crespan is a member of the Golden Key National Honors Society.
For more information and volunteer opportunities, visit: www.jacqueline4ct.com.
