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<h2>I want to utilize my Enfield experience to be your fighter in Hartford!</h2><h3>Years ago, Tom played quarterback at the College of the Holy Cross and briefly played professional football.</h3><h3>From there, he graduated from The University of Connecticut School of Law. Tom likes to say that law school was a fundamental experience for him because it's where you go to learn about your rights in society.</h3><h3>He got married to his wife Marilyn right after college, and they started a family in Enfield having two daughters.</h3><h3>As a young lawyer, he became an advocate for criminal justice reform. This stemmed from his work as a Connecticut Parole Officer while in law school. It's why he became a Criminal Justice Planner, a Director of a Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee and an Assistant Professor at Holyoke Community College teaching about criminal justice and juvenile delinquency.</h3><h3>With White Collar Crime being commonly ignored, Tom worked alongside the FBI on complex financial and real estate investigations. This resulted in Tom receiving a Certificate of Appreciation from former FBI Director Robert Mueller.</h3><h3>Farming runs deep in Tom's family, and that is why he is a lifetime member of Hartford County Farm Bureau and Connecticut Farm Bureau.</h3><h3>He's had a lot of fun along the way to include being a private pilot and a member of the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA).</h3><h3>A Democrat for over 50 years, Tom previously served as Chairman of the Enfield Democratic Party and a member on the Connecticut Democrat State Central Committee.</h3><h3>Now Tom wants to take his unique background and passion for Enfield to be your fighter and advocate at the State Capitol in Hartford.</h3><h3>By self-funding his campaign, Tom is not taking donations or public funds. This means that he will owe no special-interest, and he will be donating his legislative salary to worthy causes in the 58th District. </h3>

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Tom has devoted his life to service for Enfield. Along with his brother Russ, Tom founded Tyler &amp; Tyler in 1978. Located in Thompsonville, Tyler &amp; Tyler has helped hundreds of clients focusing on Real Estate, Wills and Probate law. While in private practice, Tom served as Enfield Town Attorney and legal counsel to the Enfield Housing Authority and Enfield Fire District #1. He also was the founding general counsel for the North Central Health District and has served multiple terms on the Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals.

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State Representative and Deputy Mayor John Santanella's lawsuit to kick Tom Tyler off the August 11 primary ballot was dealt a minor blow yesterday when Judge Rosen continued the case to Wednesday, July 8th to receive evidence before deciding whether relief should be granted or denied.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6705eab6-2f40-4d83-899e-ba320d60f5de/801d1799-70fb-4d3b-a783-c9cd89ec1bb7/801d1799-70fb-4d3b-a783-c9cd89ec1bb7.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C3024%2C4032&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Santanella's claims are that Democrat Registrar (Beth Jerez) gave petition sheets to Tom Tyler's Campaign four days early. Santanella claims Beth's alleged mistake was based upon erroneous statutory interpretation by Connecticut Secretary of State (Stephanie Thomas), CT Election Enforcement Commission and Enfield Town Clerk (Sheila Bailey). Because Santanella says they made mistakes in giving out petition sheets four days early that Tom Tyler, who simply followed the law and was not blamed for any wrongdoing whatsoever, must be penalized for the alleged errors of others.Of course the real tragedy would be the disenfranchisement of hundreds of Democratic Party voters in the 58th district. For those reasons Deputy Mayor and Representative John Santanella asked Judge Rosen to order the Town Clerk to remove Tom's name from the August 11th ballot and stop printing primary ballots immediately. Santanella also wants Judge Rosen to order the Town, presumably through Beth or Sheila, to pay for Santanella’s attorney fees and court costs in suing two town employees for simply doing their duty according to law.Stay tuned.

Santanella Lawsuit Dealt Minor Blow

The message is simple: Stop The Sewage Spills. Elect Tom Tyler.Today, Daniel Jackson of MassLive published an article about Tom's effort to clean up the Connecticut River on environmental and public safety grounds. Tom is calling for more local, state and federal coordination across party lines to make the Connecticut River safe for all of us. Meanwhile, John Santanella dismisses this problem as "very much a federal issue," and simply states that "fishing wasn't the best immediately after significant rainstorms in the river."<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6705eab6-2f40-4d83-899e-ba320d60f5de/bb85dd93-37fc-40f6-81f5-95afe7b41d3c/bb85dd93-37fc-40f6-81f5-95afe7b41d3c.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2600%2C1463&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">The choice in this race is clear. Tom is the candidate who will take the fight to Hartford to clean up the river and who will advocate for Enfield's best interests. John Santanella is the candidate who will make excuses for his inaction and who will just focus on his own special interests.To read the article click: <a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/candidate-in-enfield-conn-makes-primary-about-sewer-discharges-coming-from-mass/ar-AA26XQSo?cvid=1aa0aff1f71f48f7a252822f836249eb&amp;ei=6">https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/candidate-in-enfield-conn-makes-primary-about-sewer-discharges-coming-from-mass/ar-AA26XQSo?cvid=1aa0aff1f71f48f7a252822f836249eb&amp;ei=6</a>

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MassLive Cover's Tom's Efforts To Clean Up The Connecticut River

Virtually every time it rains, a significant amount of raw sewage heads our way down the river from a sewage treatment plant in Massachusetts. This needs to stop on both public safety and environmental grounds. Little if any coordination has occurred within Connecticut state government about this. Tom will take the fight to Hartford to clean up the river.

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Sewage In The Connecticut River

Yesterday, John Santanella filed legal action in Connecticut Superior Court trying to kick Tom Tyler off the ballot and trying to disenfranchise all those Democratic Party voters who signed his ballot petition. This is an authoritarian power grab common in places like North Korea and Iran, and it’s Anti-American. Instead of addressing important environmental public safety issues, such as all of the raw sewage continuously being dumped into the Connecticut River, Santanella is trying to lawyer his way out of having an election opponent. What is Santanella afraid of if he is trying to stop the democratic process and your fundamental right to vote? Can we trust someone to be in public office if they subscribe to authoritarian power grab tactics like this?<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6705eab6-2f40-4d83-899e-ba320d60f5de/56efdb96-8009-4664-aff8-bd7ed3369683/56efdb96-8009-4664-aff8-bd7ed3369683.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C5712%2C4284&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Specifically, Santanella sued the Enfield Democratic Registrar of Voter, the Enfield Town Clerk, the State Elections Enforcement Commission, the Connecticut Office of the Secretary of State and Tom himself. It’s rich that Santanella sued Tom himself because Tom and his campaign simply followed the instructions and guidance that they were given in order to petition Tom onto the ballot. The Enfield Town Attorney will now have to defend the Enfield Town Clerk in this legal action, and this will surely cost the taxpayers of Enfield a great deal of money in legal fees. But Santanella is fine with fleecing the Enfield taxpayers in this manner because all he cares about is using his authoritarian and anti-democratic tactics in a desperate attempt to stay in office.But don’t worry. Tom stands up to bullies, and he will fight Santanella on this. By doing so, Tom will protect your fundamental right to vote and the right for free and fair elections. Elections should be about which candidate is best suited to improve the condition of people’s lives, and we will win in court in order to get back to talking about the important issues facing Enfield, something Santanalla is simply too scared to talk about. The choice is clear. John Santanella is the undemocratic Democrat, and Tom Tyler is the Democrat fighter Enfield needs in Hartford. Stay tuned.

John Santanella: The Undemocratic Democrat Selfishly Lashes Out!

Santanella Sues To Keep Tom Off The Ballot As An Authoritarian And Anti-Democratic Move

Today, Tom Tyler announced that he signed the Connecticut For All Pledge, committing to advance a bold agenda that lowers costs for working families, strengthens public services, and ensures the wealthiest individuals and corporations pay their fair share.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6705eab6-2f40-4d83-899e-ba320d60f5de/69f1583d-0677-4657-b8ef-5f0041ebec76/69f1583d-0677-4657-b8ef-5f0041ebec76.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1080%2C1350&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">“Connecticut is one of the wealthiest states in the country, but too many families are still struggling to afford housing, healthcare, childcare, and everyday necessities,” said Tyler. “I signed the Connecticut For All Pledge because I believe our state should work for everyone — not just the wealthy and well-connected. If elected as the State Representative for the 58th District, I will use the power of this office to fight for policies that make life more affordable and create opportunity in every community.”The <a href="https://secure.ngpvan.com/FELg1UUCUUqxlOVwUJX1tQ2" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Connecticut For All Pledge</a> outlines a shared vision for an economy and democracy that puts working people first. By signing the pledge, Tyler committed to supporting policies that include:<ul><li>Creating a fairer tax system by increasing taxes on the wealthiest individuals and corporations so Connecticut can invest in schools, healthcare, housing, and other public goods.</li><li>Adjusting the state’s fiscal controls to allow for responsible investments in communities and public services.</li><li>Expanding affordable housing, strengthening tenant protections, and combating speculative corporate investment in housing.</li><li>Supporting union jobs, fair wages, and worker protections that allow families to build stable lives.</li><li>Fully funding public schools, childcare, and public higher education while opposing efforts to divert public dollars to private school vouchers and charter schools.</li><li>Protecting and expanding access to affordable healthcare, including mental healthcare and care for immigrant families.</li><li>Strengthening voting rights, transparency, and civic participation to build a democracy accountable to people — not wealthy special interests.</li></ul>Tyler emphasized that meaningful change will require grassroots organizing and broad coalition-building across the state.“Real progress happens when workers, families, advocates, faith leaders, and communities come together around a shared vision,” said Tyler. “I’m proud to stand alongside people across Connecticut who are fighting for a state where everyone has what they need to thrive.”The Connecticut For All campaign brings together organizations, advocates, and community leaders committed to building a more affordable, equitable, and democratic Connecticut.For more information and to see Tom's name listed with other candidates who signed the pledge, visit <a href="https://connecticutforall.org/2026pledge/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">connecticutforall.org/2026pledge/</a>

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Tom Signs Connecticut For All Pledge, Commits To Fighting For Working Families

Enfield is being shortchanged with state funding for education. Factoring in inflation, the state cut education funding to towns since 2019 by about $400 million. This has resulted in Enfield raising property taxes and decreasing services for education. Tom wants to index state education funding on the inflation rate so that to guarantee a continious increase in funding for education for Enfield.

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Local Enfield Attorney Tom Tyler announced today that he has obtained the necessary signatures to run in the Democratic primary against incumbent State Representative John Santanella in District 58.“I look forward to a robust debate about the quality-of-life issues facing Enfield,” said Tyler. “Our river is polluted with raw sewage from Massachusetts virtually every time it rains. Unfunded mandates and lack of State funding for education are driving up local property taxes. Additionally, the State isn’t doing enough to lower electric rates. Fighting for the hard-working people of Enfield is my priority.”Tyler noted that he submitted more than the required number of signatures thanks solely to the robust efforts of grassroots Enfield resident volunteers.Tyler is a lifelong public servant, with decades of experience serving Enfield as Town Attorney, legal counsel to the Enfield Housing Authority, Enfield Fire District #1 and multiple terms on the Enfield Board of Assessment Appeals.He has also served as a criminal justice planner, parole officer with the Connecticut Department of Corrections, Director of the Criminal Justice Coordinating Committee and as an Assistant Professor at Holyoke Community College.He has represented Enfield’s Democrats as a Democratic State Central Committeeman and is a former Chairperson of the Democratic Town Committee. The Democratic Primary will be on Tuesday, August 11, 2026.

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Tom Obtains Necessary Signatures To Run Against Santanella In Democratic Primary

<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6705eab6-2f40-4d83-899e-ba320d60f5de/d8c7e121-b926-4a1a-9ad6-b9d37b011799/d8c7e121-b926-4a1a-9ad6-b9d37b011799.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C2976%2C1984&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Our campaign billboard is up overlooking the Connecticut River by Bridge Street. The message is simple: Stop The Sewage Spills. Virtually every time it rains, hundreds of thousands of gallons of raw sewage gets dumped into the Connecticut River from a sewage treatment plant in Western Massachusetts. This is a significant public safety and environmental issue. Yet, little has been done by Connecticut officials to solve the problem. That will change when Tom gets elected as the State Representative in the 58th District.

Tyler For Enfield Campaign Billboard Goes Up

Don't be fooled when politicians tell you they solved the problem by bonding the "Public Benefits Charge" on your electric bill. Tom has a plan to empower Connecticut to purchase electricity cheaper, saving you money and growing our economy. His plan will increase electricity production from renewables and will create innovative efficiencies.

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As a result of the Dobbs Decision (U.S. Supreme Court) in 2022, for virtually all intent and purposes, reproductive health issues are left up to the states to decide. This means that state legislatures are now the firewall protecting women’s reproductive rights. I understand and appreciate the importance and seriousness of this situation; which is why I decided to make my commitment to you as a Pro-Choice Democratic Party candidate.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6705eab6-2f40-4d83-899e-ba320d60f5de/4f049276-0e62-4a00-8b09-5e2756b67714/4f049276-0e62-4a00-8b09-5e2756b67714.webp?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C1600%2C1068&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Knowing that actions speak louder than words, I pledge to join the General Assembly’s Reproductive Rights Caucus if I am elected to serve as your 58th District State Representative. Founded in the wake of the Dobbs Decision, the Reproductive Rights Caucus is committed to fighting for fundamental healthcare rights and standing to up to protect any doctor, nurse or resident from being intimated when it comes to reproductive healthcare issues.Curiously, John Santanella has not joined the Reproductive Rights Caucus, which is troubling in and of itself. Although John has loudly “talked the talk”, in fact, he has “failed to walk the walk” on reproductive rights issues. This year the stakes are simply too high to not have clarity when it comes to fighting for reproductive rights. Either John Santanella doesn’t recognize that or he hopes that you don’t. Either way, I urge John Santanella to reconsider his refusal to join the Reproductive Rights Caucus and join it NOW, or follow my lead in making the same pledge I have made to join the Reproductive Rights Caucus, if he wins the primary and is reelected in November. Should I win the primary and be elected in November you know that you will have a state representative who will fight for you as a member of the Reproductive Rights Caucus. ME.

Tom's Position On Reproductive Rights Issues

Today, Former Enfield Democratic Mayor Bob Cressotti released this statement: "I am proud to offer my strong and enthusiastic support for Tom Tyler in the Democratic primary for State Representative in the 58th District. I encourage all Democratic voters in the 58th District to support him as well.<img src="https://run.imgix.net/6705eab6-2f40-4d83-899e-ba320d60f5de/0ed931d3-6673-4dcb-9642-ec4e411be076/0ed931d3-6673-4dcb-9642-ec4e411be076.jpg?ixlib=js-3.8.0&amp;bri=0&amp;con=0&amp;sat=0&amp;high=0&amp;shad=0&amp;usm=0&amp;rect=0%2C0%2C526%2C701&amp;w=1500" alt="" caption="" align="left" alignwidth="40" tiltdirection="left" variant="framed">Having served the people of Enfield as Mayor and currently as a Town Councilor, I understand the importance of strong, honest and accessible leadership.Our community deserves a State Representative who listens to residents, understands local concerns and is willing to work tirelessly on behalf of working families, seniors, veterans and small business.I BELIEVE TOM TYLER IS THAT PERSON."Bob Cressotti, Former Enfield Mayor.