Vote Tim Manke For Mayor!
Tim is a devoted husband, father, and grandfather who has lived in Newington his entire life. A graduate of both Newington High School and the University of Connecticut, Tim has spent decades serving the community he proudly calls home.
Public Service & Leadership
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Served five terms on the Newington Town Council
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Held roles as Majority Leader and Minority Leader
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Helped set the Council agenda and lead town governance
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Longtime liaison to various boards and commissions:
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Fire Commission
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Parks & Recreation
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Library Board
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Insurance Committee
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Naming Committee
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Active on:
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Human Rights Commission
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Conservation and Wetlands Commission
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Youth-Adult Council
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Community Involvement
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Scoutmaster of Troop 347 since 1978 and an Eagle Scout
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Key advocate in the Save Mill Pond Park movement
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Member of Newington’s CERT (Citizens Emergency Response Team)
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Active on the Memorial Day Parade Committee
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Volunteer with Newington Human Services
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Member of the Friends of Lucy Robbins Welles Library Executive Board
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Volunteer for the Waterfall Committee (past and present)
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Past set-builder for Martin Kellogg Middle School Drama Club
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Member of the Newington Senior Center
Faith & Values
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Active member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church
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Served as Past President, currently Vice President
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Honors & Awards
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Town of Newington Volunteer of the Year
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Chamber of Commerce Service to Youth Award
Career & Personal Life
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Retired after 36 years with UConn Health Center
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Hobbies: Reading U.S. History, Gardening, and Furniture Restoration
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Father to two children, Beth and Chris, and proud grandfather to:
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4 grandchildren and 7 step-grandchildren, all living in Newington.
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Tim Manke’s lifelong dedication to Newington, his leadership experience, and his commitment to community make him the trusted choice to serve as your next mayor.
