Suffield Democratic Town Committee
Melissa Silva – Board of Selectmen
Melissa Silva will bring NEW leadership that listens. She will fight to bring government
transparency up to modern standards and will make Suffield a kinder place by making sure that
all voices are heard. Melissa will bring back small backyard farms (which are currently
prohibited) and innovate local agriculture.
Born in Queens, NY, Melissa moved to Suffield with her husband of 18 years and 4 children in
order to be near family. Her children and many of her nieces and nephews are currently in the
Suffield school system. Melissa works as an office billing manager for a rheumatology practice
and has experience lobbying for policy improvements in healthcare. Her dedication to values,
coupled with strong organizational and interpersonal skillsets, will provide much-needed service
to the people of Suffield.
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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 »