[ad_1] Today I donated blood at St Marks Church in New Canaan. It was the least I could do to follow Memorial Day and honor those who gave so much more than a pint of blood to help us keep us free. [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] Attended the Wilton Memorial Day activities. Started with the Kiwanis pancake breakfast, watched the parade and then finished the morning at the Memorial Service at Wilton’s Hillside Cemetery. [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] Today I participated in placing flags at veterans’ grave sites in Lakeview Cemetery under the auspices of New Canaan’s Post 653 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. It was inspiring to see hundreds of New Canaanites honor the fallen and I was honored to participate. [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] I learn something new every day – and do something I have never done before that is important to a successful political campaign. Here I am knocking on a door – for the first time – of a future constituent. I think they will vote for me! [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] Thank you to the New Canaan Democrats for their ongoing support! New Canaan’s two impressive and energetic Democratic Candidates for State Representative — Lucy Dathan (142nd District) and Ross Tartell (125th District) — are filing for state matching funds to finance their campaigns through a unique program known as the Citizens’ Election Program, which aims to keep “dark money” out of politics. In order to qualify they must prove a certain amount of grassroots support, which equates to 150 individual donations from the towns that contain their districts totaling $5,100 or more. All US citizens 12 years of age […]
[ad_1] Attended the Wilton Fine and Performing Arts Awards (FAPA) at the Wilton High School. These awards celebrate the artistic creativity and accomplishments of, mostly, Wilton High School Seniors. Awards and scholarships are presented for Art, Music and Theater. Seeing so many talented people is truly inspiring. [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] The good news about my candidacy continues. Here is a link to the Wilton Bulletin. This interview by Jeannette Ross highlights why I am running to be State Representative and outlines my nonpartisan approach to the critical issues facing Connecticut. https://www.wiltonbulletin.com/123592/tartell-of-wilton-contends-for-125th-district/ Tartell of Wilton contends for 125th district | Wilton Bulletin Wilton resident Ross Tartell will run for the 125th district on the Democratic ticket. [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] Attended the retirement party for Carole Young-Kleinfeld. Carole was Wilton’s Democratic Registrar of Voters and was renowned in Connecticut for her professionalism and competence. [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] The press has picked up the story of my campaign. Here is a link to the first formal interview I have ever given that appeared in Good Morning Wilton https://goodmorningwilton.com/wilton-resident-ross-tartell-takes-on-state-rep-tom-odea-for-ct-125/ The second interview appeared in the Wilton Villager https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Wilton-man-to-challenge-state-Rep-O-Dea-for-12919288.php Wilton Resident Ross Tartell Takes on State Rep. Tom O’Dea for CT-125 [ad_2] Source
[ad_1] On May 16th 2018 The Democrats nominated and endorsed me as the candidate for the 125th District representing New Canaan and Wilton. I am very proud to be the Democratic candidate for State Representative. [ad_2] Source