Hebron Republican

• Resident of Hebron since 2008
• Registered Nurse who graduated from Piedmont Hospital School of Nursing, Atlanta, Georgia
• Occupation- Most recently worked in the field of acquired brain injury at River Ridge Rehabilitation Center, Kennebunk, Maine. Since moving to Connecticut, Loreta has been a full time homemaker and community volunteer.
• Married to Kevin McDonnell.
• Member of Church of the Holy Family
• Former Chairman, Bifurcation Committee (September 2010 – January 2011)
• Current member of the Hebron Beautification Committee, serving as Secretary
• Member of Hebron Republican Town Committee, GHS/HES PTA, and Hebron Cub Scouts Pack 28; actively attends many board and commission meetings in town

Loreta Vallar McDonnell and her husband, Kevin, a Pratt & Whitney employee, moved to Connecticut with their youngest son, Kevin, Jr. (AKA “K2”) in November 2008.

“It is important to participate in local government,” said Loreta. “This is the first opportunity I have had to run for public office. Planning and Zoning makes a huge contribution in maintaining and improving the Town of Hebron. It is vital to encourage commercial endeavors, grow and change, and equally important to maintain the esthetic character of our town. I look forward to reviewing all matters that come before the Planning and Zoning Board.”

Loreta is well-prepared and qualified to serve as an Alternate on Hebron’s Planning & Zoning Commission. She has spent the last three years familiarizing herself with the town by attending meetings and participating in committees and workshops. Her work with the Beautification Committee and the town’s recent Charette process, facilitated by the University of Connecticut, reinforced to Loreta the importance of a long term vision and citizen participation to promote it.

“I would like to see Hebron sought after for commercial investment and at the same time maintaining its rural charm and esthetic – managed growth. I will be an advocate for this approach,” said Loreta. “One of the best things about living is a small New England town is making a difference by volunteering and participating in town government. “

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