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NORWALK, Conn. – The chair of Norwalk's Democratic Town Committee has resigned three months after being elected for a second term in his post.
Marc Bradley said in a letter to the committee that as of Tuesday he is no longer a resident of Norwalk. He is thus ineligible to be on the committee, by law and Democratic Party rules.
Vice Chair Brenda Penn-Williams will act as interim chair until a special Democratic Town Committee meeting can be held to elect a replacement. Committee member Vinny Mangiacopra said that would happen before the end of next week.
"With the information still being fresh from Marc's resignation, the party will be discussing our options the next few days on who is best to lead us going forward," Mangiacopra said in an email.
Bradley's emailed resignation said, "I write this letter with some sadness, but also with a great appreciation for all of the relationships that I have made and the successes that we have shared over the past few years. It has always been my hope to make Norwalk a better city and I feel fortunate to have worked with so many of you to do exactly that.
"The decision to leave Norwalk was not an easy one. But, it is the right decision for my family right now. ... Our party is on the right side of the issues facing Norwalk. I am sorry that I will not be with you to make this next stand, but I look forward to reading about our city's continued success and our party's gains in this coming election, and beyond."
Comments (5)
I wish Marc the best of luck. When I lived in Norwalk, I received a job offer out of state, and had 3 weeks from when I got the original phone call to my start date. I at the time served as a Commissioner, and it was tough to resign from something I loved doing so much. But sometimes, you have to do what is right for you and your family.
His candidate William Tong can't pay him anymore and one more political hack hits the door. He was looking to make a buck and it never worked for him. No one else would hire such a failure. Just like Nora, he is all about himself and has never done anything for the people of South Norwalk other than let the thiefs continue to rule the roost. He has probably been gone for a while and finally figured they were on to him. Brenda will make a difference and stand up for us.
Good luck Marc! Diane C2 - sometimes things do happen suddenly and Marc didn't know until a few weeks ago that moving to London was going to happen.
It amazes me that sometimes people always have to find something negative to say when something really good happens for someone. Marc has served Norwalk well and no matter what side of the fence you sit on politically - politics for the most party is a volunteer position. I thank him for serving Norwalk and I wish him the best in London. Marc loves Norwalk and has always been committed to making it a better place and I am sure if he has the opportunity to return in the future he will!
Maybe "cool" to move to London, but NOT very cool to resign abruptly, especially shortly after re-election. You mean to tell me this guy didn't know 3 months ago that moving to London was a possibility? Even so, did he just pick up and leave in middle of the night and was unable to give anyone some advanced notice? How does one suddenly become "no longer a resident of Norwalk" without knowing they are moving?! Leaves folks to wonder if this type of impulsive and self-serving behavior is common among DTC....
I think moving to London is very cool and I hope to have a similar opportunity myself someday. Good luck Marc!