Suffield Democratic Town Committee
Amanda Thibedeau – Fire Commission
Amanda is a committed public safety professional and Suffield resident all her life, with a strong background in fire services, emergency response, and municipal compliance. With over a decade of experience across state, local, and corporate emergency services, she brings a deep understanding of community safety, leadership, and government operations.
Amanda is also passionate about youth and community outreach, volunteering with the Hal Bruno Comfort Zone Camp to support children of fallen firefighters nationwide.
Qualifications & Experience:
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Deputy Fire Marshal & Deputy Emergency Management Director for the Town of East Granby
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Airport Rescue Firefighter with the Connecticut Airport Authority at Bradley International Airport
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Certified Firefighter/EMT with long-standing service in the Suffield Fire Department since 2005
- Former Emergency Services Officer at Collins Aerospace with government compliance experience
- Volunteer mentor for children of fallen firefighters through the National Fallen Firefighters Foundation
- Bachelor’s in Legal Studies and Master’s in Leadership & Negotiation from Bay Path University
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Caucus results for 2026-28 DTC
A Democratic caucus was held on January 6th at the Suffield Middle School for the purpose of electing members of the Suffield Democratic Town Committee for the period from March 2026 to March 2028. A total of 73 Democrats were present and all 28 people who were nominated were elected by those pr... Read more »
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Year in Review – 2025
In 2025 the Suffield Democratic Town Committee demonstrated that they could get Democrats elected in Suffield while working together in a way that aligns with our values and adheres to our Code of Conduct. During the 2025 municipal election, we: Knocked on over 1,000 doors, connecting direct... Read more »
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Register to Vote and Early Voting information
This link will take you complete information on Registering to Vote as well as Early Voting opportunities, and Absentee voting. https://portal.ct.gov/-/media/sots/education/early-voting/2025_digital_ev_general_election/2025_ev_general_election_digital_brochure.pdf If you have questions, call t... Read more »