Sprague Republican Town Committee
Leading Sprague Forward
Vote for SPRAGUE'S TRUSTED TEAM
Join us in continuing to shape our community's future with proven leadership and real results.
Election Day: November 4th
Polls Open: 6AM - 8PM
Early Voting: October 20-31 & November 1-2
VOTE ROW B
Cheryl Blanchard and the Sprague Republican Team are dedicated to our beautiful small town. We've accomplished so much in a short time, but there's still more work ahead.
To our friends in Baltic, Hanover, and Versailles: As you prepare to cast your vote during Early Voting starting October 20th or on Election Day- November 4th, think about the direction our town is heading.
Will we move backward to the poor financial management of the past— or continue forward with a stronger, more secure future?
Meet Your Trusted Team
Experienced leaders with deep community roots, committed to Sprague's future
Cheryl Allen Blanchard
Lifelong Sprague resident - five generations of her family born and raised here. Served as First Selectman since November 2019.
Joan Charron-Nagle
Lifelong Sprague resident with 40 years Banking/Finance experience. Sprague Housing Authority Executive Director.
Complete Team Roster
Experienced leaders serving across all town departments
Stanley O. Sims Jr.
Moved to Sprague in 2002 to raise family. Customer service and banking career, currently serving as Tax Collector.
Paul A. Copenhagen
Moved to Sprague in 2016, former Board of Finance Chairman, current Selectman, committed to fiscal responsibility.
Michael P. Meadows
30+ year Sprague resident, Sayles School and St. Bernard graduate, Connecticut House Republican Caucus press secretary.
Jeff Crouch
Ph.D. in Political Science, Professor of Criminal Justice, retired law enforcement officer, USAF veteran.
Paul F. Piezzo
30-year Sprague resident, self-employed electrician, Planning & Zoning Commission member since 2005.
Steve T. Edwards
Lifelong Sprague resident, St. Joseph School and Norwich Free Academy graduate, former Baltic Fire Department volunteer.
Annalise H. Meadows
Registered nurse with home health and long-term care background, Sprague RTC Secretary.
Real Work. Real Results.
Proven leadership that has transformed Sprague's financial future and strengthened our community
Sprague's bond rating progression showing the dramatic impact of Cheryl's leadership since 2019
Political Impact on Bond Rating
Democrat Control (2013-2019)
A2 → Baa3 ↘️
Consistent downgrades with negative outlook
Cheryl's Leadership (2019-Present)
Baa3 → A3 ↗️
Stabilized outlook and upgraded (3 steps up)
Complete financial history (2003-2024) showing decline under previous leadership and remarkable recovery
22-Year Financial History
Pre-Osten (2003-2007)
Stable & Positive
Healthy fund balances
Osten Era (2007-2019)
Steady Decline
From surplus to -$1.46M deficit
Cheryl's Recovery (2019-2024)
+$2.66M Turnaround
From -$822K to +$1.83M
Financial Turnaround
Eliminated the Town's negative General Fund and unassigned non-recurring fund balances, bringing them to positive levels
Improved Bond Rating
Restored the Town's Bond Rating from Baa3 to Baa2 (Moody's August 2023) and further improved to A3 (Moody's April 2025) due to improved management practices
Stronger Financial Position
Improved the financial position of the Town by significantly increasing the General Fund balances
Enhanced Collaboration
Fostered harmonious working relationships between and within town staff, boards and commissions regardless of political affiliations
Ready to Continue This Growth?
Join us in building on these achievements and securing Sprague's bright future.
Your Vote Matters
Make your voice heard in Sprague's future
Early Voting
October 20 - 31
November 1 - 2
Election Day
November 4
Vote Row B
Poll Hours
6:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Ready to Continue This Growth?
VOTE ROW B – November 4th
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Contact Information
Visit our website:LeadingSpragueForward.org