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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2025 Endorsed Candidates
Candidates were recommended by the Democratic Town Committee on July 15th and endorsed at a Democratic caucus the same night. They will be on the ballot for town elections on Nov. 4th. You can get photos and bio information by going to the menu at the top of the page, selecting Voter Info, t... Read more »
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July 15th 7:30pm – Democratic Caucus at Suffield Middle School auditorium
Join us for the Suffield Democratic Caucus to officially endorse our slate of Democratic candidates for the upcoming municipal election. This is your chance to shape the future of our town by supporting candidates who reflect your values and vision for Suffield. Who Can Attend: All Democrats resi... Read more »
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Suffield Democratic Platform
The purpose of this document is to outline a vision of how the Democratic party will help to improve Suffield. We hope that after reading this you might decide to join us in our efforts or even choose to run for office. Come join us as we work together for a better Suffield! PRESERVING WHAT M... Read more »