The 35-year-old Democrat took the oath of office alongside her two toddlers and her husband, former Republican state Sen. Art Linares. Caroline Simmons, D-Stamford, and former New York Mets manager Bobby Valentine debate during a Stamford mayoral debate Oct. 21 in Darien. 2513 Kimball St We hope their support inspires you to donate so that we can continue telling stories that inform, educate, and inspire you and your neighbors. Simmons has a successful model, having been raised by parents who come from opposite sides of the aisle. People are laughing that she married Art. Retracing the path of controversial Project Veritas founder James O'Keefe includes many stops in Connecticut. Sheryl Lee Ralph Discusses Meeting Beautiful Amazon Rihanna Ahead of The Super Bowl, Princess Diana Wrote That She Hoped 1997 Will Be an Easier Year for Us All Eight Months Before Her Death. Dear Caroline, Will you marry me? The day was marked by two ceremonies: one just after midnight. The couple was at Simmons Bridge Street apartment on the day of the surprise. [25] The race was characterized as "tense" with Simmons claiming Valentine had used misogynistic language and Valentine claiming Simmons was ageist. I thought I misread it.. text-align: center; She just was who she was, and part of her appeal came from not trying to be anything other than herself. Mask-clad attendees including Gov. Linares is a traditional conservative, winning the endorsement of the Family Institute of Connecticut political action committee in 2016. Welcome to Caroline Simmons and Art Linares's Wedding Website! Linares and Simmons, who was first elected in 2014, are both viewed as rising stars within their respective caucuses and neither party wants to lose them. Valentine did not contact Simmons on election night,[29] and characterized local press coverage as "lousy", adding he could not compliment Simmons' victory "with an open heart and clear mind. Next up, her journey as Stamford's 35th mayor. Get the latest chatter, from Kensington Palace and beyond, straight to your inbox. In the meantime, Simmons said, we will live separately for a period of time and plan to continue to serve our constituents and live in our own separate districts., Some see the couples union as proof that politicians can rise above the partisan sniping. In her first term, Simmons Introduced or co-sponsored 53 bi-partisan bills, two which reduced regulations for small businesses and six of which lowered taxes on hospitals, businesses, and residents. And in a place with a lot of sharp elbows, she was amazing. Simmons defeated Martin in a landslide, winning the majority of votes in every voting district. I'm honored to get to follow in their footsteps," Simmons said. Someone I loved very much asked me to make the most important dress of her life. That life turned out to be much shorter than anyone expected at the timeBessette-Kennedy was 33 when she and her husband died in a private plane crash in July 1999. width: 100px; } Where you die, I will die, and there I will be buried. The goal is to have a substantial number of votes in each chamber from each caucus, Senate President Pro Tem Martin Looney said Monday. To all the women who came before me and broke barriers (from) the suffragists of the 1920s, to my moms generation who fought for womens rights in the 1960s, to the incredible women in our state who have broken barriers women like Lt. Gov.
[3], Simmons was born in Greenwich, Connecticut and raised in a family of five children with a Democratic mother and Republican father. "Thank you all for your support, it's been my honor. [18][19] Simmons had raised over $239,000 for her primary campaign, outpacing Martin's $78,000. What struck me about the dress is it was so bareno ornamentation, no rhinestones or sequins or even embroidery. Caroline Simmons (born February 10, 1986) is an American politician serving as the mayor of Stamford, Connecticut. [33], After being sworn in as Mayor, Simmons announced she would retain two cabinet members from the previous administration: Sandra Dennies as Director of Administration, and Ted Jankowski as Director of Public Safety, Health, and Welfare. Linares family is from Cuba, where you werent allowed to have different political views. In his own relationship, it makes for great conversation. Shes a pro-business Democrat who graduated from Harvard and worked on Barack Obamas first campaign for president. The swearing-in ceremony will begin at 10 a.m. from the Stamford Government Center, but residents will have the chance to watch from home since attendance will be limited. Caroline Simmons Officially Sworn In As Stamford Mayor December 1, 2021 / 6:45 PM / CBS New York STAMFORD, Conn. (CBSNewYork) -- History was made Wednesday, as Connecticut's second-biggest city. The wedding was an event, but the dress was what changed everything. Simmons will take the oath of office from Connecticut Attorney General William Tong before her speech.
Bobby Valentine loses close mayoral race to Caroline Simmons in It proves that, while experimentation and trends are fun and entertaining in fashion and are exciting and stimulating, I think in some cases the simplicity of something so clean and light and classic sometimes actually has more impact than some crazy over-the-top thing. Use Next and Previous buttons to navigate.
She graduated from Harvard with a bachelors degree in government and received her masters in Middle East Studies from George Washington University. }, Subscribe and listen to the Capitol Watch Podcast, iTunes | Soundcloud | Google Play | TuneIn, Amid The Partisan Bickering In Hartford, A, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Welcome to the new courant.com: Whats changed, FAQs and more, Amid The Partisan Bickering In Hartford, A Republican And A Democrat Found Love, Alex Murdaugh found guilty of murdering wife, son, CT continues to prosecute some marijuana cases despite legalization, 14 protesters arrested at state Capitol complex, Connecticut Republicans call for crime reforms as traffic deaths soar and enforcement falls, Do Not Sell/Share My Personal Information. It has the same sort of simplicity and sex appeal, kind of a boudoir feeling, of when Marilyn Monroe sang Happy Birthday, Mr. President. It kind of has the same dropped onto the body [feel]. Simmons made it look easy. When she looked to him, he was on bended knee with a ring. I feel like more people should be like thatunderstated, not over the top, [not] attention seeking. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Simmons, 35, defeated unaffiliated Bobby Valentine is a closely-contested race in November. After all, autumn is typically the quiet season for the part-time state lawmakers, who generally complete all their work by mid-June. She is joined by her husband, Art Linares, a former Republican state senator, and their sons Teddy, 3, and Jack, 1. What I remember most was the way they were around each other. January 26, 2022 / 9:43 PM / CBS New York. We have different political views and we dont agree on everything, Simmons said. As he cooked breakfast and she flipped through the paper, Caroline came upon Arts ad. Obviously Im incredibly excited to marry Caroline, he said. When it was his turn to speak, Tong described Simmons as the next link in this incredible chain of public service that comes from this city. Stamford politicians, he noted, have gone on to become governor, lieutenant governor, U.S. senator and attorney general. Quinones had previously served on Stamford's Board of Representatives since 2013, including as President of the Board from 2017 to 2021. We are getting Married on May 30th, 2009 at 3:00pm at the Villa St. Elizabeth in Wyomissing, PA. Simmons gave Martin a shoutout during the Government Center ceremony, saying that she had big shoes to fill. Martin presented Simmons with a gavel and congratulated her. [26], Initial results on election night indicated a close race, but absentee ballots swung heavily in Simmons' favor resulting in a 5-point victory. Dont you worry, Bysiewicz said. Thats what I remember mostthe magic feeling of the two of them together, the way they were. Linares co-founded Greenskies, a solar energy company in Middletown. She graduated from Harvard with a bachelor's degree in government and received her master's in Middle East Studies from George Washington University. It was the first political campaign for Valentine, a former Republican who ran as an unaffiliated candidate after submitting 188 signatures to get on the ballot. Thank you all for your support, it's been my honor. She resigned this week as the representative for the 144th District, which includes neighborhoods in the middle of Stamford. To have it be a slip dress is a bold thing to wear; its not even corseted. In the coming weeks, I will be rolling up my sleeves and getting to work on policies to advance the priorities highlighted during our campaign, investing in infrastructure and education, advancing economic prosperity, improving government responsiveness and making our city a more affordable and equitable place for everyone, Simmons said. Susan Bysiewicz. The couple chose the location based on its significance to Connecticut and American history. [5], After graduating Harvard she worked on Barack Obama's Presidential Transition Team, before accepting a job at the Department of Homeland Security. As a
Jan. 28, 2022. Find a Couple's Wedding Website or Registry. Hopefully its a foreshadowing of whats to come, he said. [27] Valentine originally claimed duplicate ballots may have influenced the result,[28] but conceded soon afterward. There will also be brief remarks from Gov. Philadelphia, PA 19146. The house sits on 0.57 acre, with a pond in back. display: block; Mortgage Matchmaker & Owner at The Mortgage Brokers, LLC - NMLS #2173627. The election was hard fought and Simmons seems well positioned to bridge any lingering divide. It was such a telling, interesting moment, him saluting his dad. An ad appearing in the Stamford Advocate on Friday, December 23, 2016. Ned Lamont and Lt. Gov. "I know she's very smart, she's very educated, she went to Harvard, and I'm really looking forward to seeing the changes she's going to be making to our city as our new mayor," student Selin Osman said. "I will reassess," Simmons said.. She is due to deliver her third child early next year. I definitely feel like it broke the mold of the moment. It was a really special photograph. .galleries:after { She reached across the aisle, Lamont said, jokingly pointing to Linares. When everything else is pared down, you see the person for who they are and see their beauty. We couldnt be happier about our upcoming wedding and are excited about sharing this occasion with all of you. She has a collection of more than 100 formal shoes and her wife likes her collection.Caroline Simmons loves to buy new shoes every month when she has some time to go shopping.. She has beautiful Black eyes that attract the viewer's . I think that kind of dress will now forever be the moment we realized being a bride doesnt mean you have to look like a fairy princess.