"I am honored to be officially endorsed as a candidate for your Town Council by the DTC and I humbly ask for your consideration and vote this fall. If elected, I promise to strengthen your council by bringing a unique set of qualifying personal, professional and community experiences, alongside a drive to get the job done. My goal is to build the best possible future for the town we love for every member of our community."
Bryan Rivard is a director of commercial jet engine programs at Pratt & Whitney, where he’s been employed for over 20 years. He also serves on the Wallingford Planning and Zoning Commission in addition to the board for the Meriden-Wallingford United Way. A longtime resident, Bryan has adopted Wallingford as his hometown, where he and his wife live with their three children. Formerly the Chairperson of the School District-Wide Parent Teacher Advisory Council, Bryan has deep roots in the community, and has served as a scout troop leader, Little League coach, soccer coach, STEM town steering committee member, and various other roles. Bryan’s love of our community is what’s driving him to run, and we know he will work tirelessly to bring people together, regardless of political affiliation or ideology, to find common ground that benefits the families of Wallingford. We are thrilled to endorse Bryan Rivard for Town Council and we hope you will join us in voting for him on November 4th!