Meet Our 2025 Municipal Candidates
PROTECTING what makes Easton HOME

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Kristi Sogofsky, a popular selectman since 2018 and active community volunteer, is seeking re-election to Easton’s Board of Selectmen. Sogofsky was first appointed to fill a vacancy in 2018 and won in a special election that fall. She won re-election in 2019, 2021 and 2023.

Debbie Szegedi is seeking reelection for a second term as Easton Town Clerk. Debbie was first appointed as Town Clerk in April 2022, after the resignation of her predecessor. She then won re-election in the 2023 Municipal Election.

My name is Krista Kot, and I am the incumbent, running for the position of Tax Collector for the Town of Easton.  I have lived in the area most of my life, having lived in Redding, and graduated from Joel Barlow High School.

Joshua Bailey is a candidate for Easton’s Board of Finance, bringing over 20 years of experience in financial leadership and risk management.

Colin Cote is seeking election as a member of the Board of Finance. Colin brings 11 years of experience in finance across both the public and private sector.

Lou DiPietro, an alternate on the Planning & Zoning Commission since February 2022, is seeking election to become a full member of the Commission, as it transitions from an appointed group to elected following an ordinance change in May 2025.

Kristin Falzone is a proud Easton resident and dedicated community member who looks forward to serving as a member of the Board of Education.

Todd Johnston, a dedicated member of the Region 9 Board of Education for the past 14 years, is seeking re-election to continue his commitment to delivering the highest quality education for Easton and Redding students.

Arcangelo DiStefano, MD, is an award-winning area physician who is running for election to the Region 9 Board of Education.​ Driven by a lifelong mission of service, Arcangelo is eager to empower the students of Easton, Redding, and Region 9.

Joseph “Joe” A. Palmieri Jr. is running for a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals in Easton, aiming to bring his practical business experience, environmental understanding, and community-first ethos to local land use decisions.

Adam Bonoff is seeking reelection to the Board of Assessment Appeals. Adam has chaired the board since his election in 2021 and was first elected in 2017.

Diane Parker is a retired registered nurse. Her areas of expertise while nursing were Emergency, cardiac catheterization, lab and heart transplant patients.  Diane worked at Stamford Hospital, St. Vincent’s Medical Center, and Duke University Medical Center.

A lifelong resident of Easton, Darrin Silhavy grew up in the home his father built on family farmland first established in the 1930s.

My name is Genevieve Waterbury and I’m running for one of the positions for Constable. I have lived in this beautiful town that I love to call home for 11 years with my husband and three children.