Republican incumbent Mayor Jeffrey Caggiano collected a substantial 2,600 vote victory over Democratic challenger Scott Rosado on Tuesday night to secure his position as mayor of Bristol.
The unofficial election results show Caggiano with 7,280 votes (61 percent) to Rosado’s 4,680 votes (39 percent).
Caggiano, who took office following a sweeping Republican victory two years ago, will serve his second consecutive term.
Among the top economic priorities for the incumbent mayor is the continuation and acceleration of the downtown revitalization.
“We have a goal to get 3,000 new people to live in and around the downtown area, and by my last count we have 134 apartments in center square alone that are being developed,” stated Caggiano during the Nov. 1 municipal forum.
In addition to Caggiano securing a second term as mayor, the former Republican Town Committee chair led the entire Republican slate of candidates to victory.
City council
In City Council District 1, incumbent Republicans Sebastian Panioto (2,454) and Erick Rosengren (2,422) received the highest number of votes, securing their seats through 2025. Democrats Andrew Rasmussen-Tuller and Kim Caron trailed with 2,060 and 1,974 votes, respectively.
In City Council District 2, incumbent Republicans Sue Tyler (2,399) and Jackie Violette-Olsen (2,288) claimed victories over Democrats Morris “Rippy” Patton (1,630) and Liza Salgado Sirko (1,693).
In City Council District 3, Cheryl Thibeault led the way with 1,805 votes, followed by fellow Republican Andrew Howe with 1,643. Democratic candidates Mark Dickau and David Landi received 1,422 and 1,362 votes respectively.
Board of education
The Republicans will maintain majority control of the Board of Education with the reelection of commissioners Kristen Giantonio (6,257), Russell Anderson (6,053) and Lori Osenkowski (6,368). Jennifer Van Gorder, who received 6,137 votes, will serve her first term as Board of Education commissioner. Maria Piro Simmons (5,056) and Shelby Pons (5,144) were reelected and will continue to serve as Board of Education commissioners along with fellow Democrat Jill Fitzsimons-Bula (5,341).
Treasurer and Board of Assessment Appeals
Republican Rob Parenti (6,130) won the treasurer seat, defeating Democrat David Preleski (5,576).
Long-time Board of Assessment Appeals chair Republican Mary Alford (6,571) will serve another term, joined by fellow Republican Greg Kilmek (6,214) and Democrat Cynthia Chesky (5,016).
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