TOWN COUNCIL
DEB CARROLL
Deb is the Majority Leader of the Town Council, where she works hard to deliver responsible budgets, an exceptional education system, and town services we all can rely on.
A lifelong educator, Deb worked for two decades as a high school teacher. She’s now a bookseller at River Bend Books in Glastonbury, where she also runs a middle school book club.
Deb is passionate about ensuring Glastonbury is a great place to live and work for ALL of us, and she serves on the bipartisan Commission on Racial Justice and Equity.
She and her husband Tom have lived in Glastonbury with their three sons since 2012.
TOM GULLOTTA
Tom is the Chair of the Glastonbury Town Council, where he works to pass responsible budgets, protect our businesses and farms, and maintain our excellent school system.
In the 1980s, Tom served two terms on the Board of Education and two terms as Vice Chair of the Town Council before retiring from public service. He returned to public office roughly 10 years ago.
Tom previously served as the CEO of a children’s social service agency, taught in the state university system for over 40 years, and was an academic author/editor focused on adolescence and mental health promotion.
Currently, Tom is a gentleman farmer, bibliophile, and owns a book auction company that donates its profits to charity.
MARY LACHANCE
Mary is running for her third term on the Town Council, where she works to deliver responsible budgets, a quality education system, and town services that benefit everyone.
Professionally, Mary manages IT budgets and services, and she brings this experience to the Council. She also previously served on the Zoning Board of Appeals in another town.
Mary and her family moved to Glastonbury more than a decade ago, and they are proud members of the First Church of Glastonbury.
A lifelong volunteer, Mary co-founded the Glastonbury Robotics and Engineering Club, and is a mentor to the high school robotics team. Mary is on the board of the Friends of Glastonbury Rowing, Inc. and serves on the Metropolitan District Commission.
JAKE MCCHESNEY
Jake McChesney is a former prosecutor and is currently an Assistant Attorney General protecting the legal interests of public safety agencies & employees. Through his education and career, Jake has learned to respect diverse opinions, carefully analyze issues from multiple perspectives, and engage in thoughtful discussions on challenging topics.
Jake and his family set roots in Glastonbury for its excellent schools, open spaces and small-town feel. He firmly believes that maintaining these qualities while wisely managing town finances will ensure Glastonbury remains an excellent place to live, work, and raise a family.
Jake has served on Town Council for 3 years, and previously served on the Planning & Zoning Commission. He is a loving husband and father of an active toddler and beautiful newborn.
LARRY NILAND
Larry serves as the Vice Chairman of the Town Council, and has been a resident of Glastonbury for over 27 years with his wife, Nicole, and their two sons, Jack and Alex.
Previously, Larry served as Majority Leader of the Council, and on the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Larry has over 30 years of municipal experience as an IT Specialist for the town of West Hartford. He has also spent numerous seasons coaching for Glastonbury Hartwell Soccer and Glastonbury Little League.
Throughout his time on the Town Council, Larry has made it his priority to deliver responsible budgets, quality education, socially-conscious policies, and town services that benefit everyone.
JEN WANG
Jen is honored to be serving on the Town Council since November 2021, working with all towards a healthy, sustainable, and inclusive community. Jen’s priorities include increasing our affordable housing options, supporting the needs of our diverse residents, improving walkability and bikeability, advancing our climate and environmental leadership, enhancing our library and recreation amenities, championing our local farms and businesses, and keeping our budget lean while maintaining strong public services. Jen serves as the Council liaison to the Glastonbury Community Action Partnership, our community substance abuse prevention coalition. She previously served on Glastonbury’s Racial Justice and Equity Commission.
Jen is a nonprofit professional with over 16 years of experience at the intersection of sustainable economic development and public health. Most recently she was the International Climate Associate Director at Health Care Without Harm, where she facilitated a global team working on climate action in the health sector.
A well-rounded program manager, team leader, communicator, and advocate, Jen is excited to bring her skills and perspectives to community engagement and local policymaking here in Glastonbury.
BOARD OF EDUCATION
ALISON COUTURE
DOUG FOYLE
DAVID PENISTON
MATT SAUNIG
JULIE THOMPSON