A team Stewart Candidate tells it as it is Against New Britain's Alderman Landlord, Platosz

Being a newcomer to this year's election cycle it has been quite the challenge for me.  I knew how tough it would be with all the campaigning that takes place and all the time and effort that is needed.  It's an opportunity that each candidate fights for to obtain that position that they are running for.  I've really faced some challenges along the way and found that some people just don't seem to be the one that you really imagined them to be. I try to see the good in people but sometimes it just doesn't happen.  I was asked to run for office back in July and I was very grateful for an opportunity to be a part of this city that I have been born and raised in.  I thought to myself how great it would be to clean this city up and be a voice for every citizen that needs to be heard.

 In July I rented a place from Adam Platosz who currently sits on the council.  On July 19th I had attended the Republican endorsement meeting and had been nominated as Alderman in District 2.  

Yes, I then found out I was indeed running against Adam, but already moved into the apartment a week prior.  On July 21st, Sunday morning, I had received a phone call from Mr. Platosz asking me "what was going on"? I responded that I was running for alderman and that I was given the chance to do something for this city.  He responded by telling me" that it's a lot of work and that I would never be able to handle it."  Then he proceeded to tell me "that an eviction will be issued." He said, quote unquote, that it was a slap in his face with everyone is laughing at him. So basically he gave me an option to not run or to lose my home.

 For someone who sits on the council and to make threats as serious as that, really speaks of that one's character. He is the one who voted for tenants to live in an environmentally safe environment but, he himself has several violations in that apartment, no smoke detectors what so ever with ceiling tiles in the bathroom that were covered with urine, mold as well as unsafe wiring and faulty fixtures. With my complaints to the city health department falling on deaf ears.  

This man also entered my apartment when I was not home without any reason and without notifying me, invading my privacy,  police were called.  No individual should have to live in fear wondering if this person is coming into the apartment when asleep.

 The eviction did take place and I am so grateful to be out of there and finally getting the peace that was needed. So for someone to sit there and say that I would never be able to handle this position is sadly mistaken.  Honestly, I've been through a lot in my life and I'm not going to sit back and let this man get away with the things he had done and the things he continues to do. It's true what they say, "You never really know someone until you live with them"!  Adam can  deny and fabricate anything he wants, but the truth is the truth.

 I believe Adam feels threatened to lose his position on the council, because my move, is still within his district and he should, because there are far better candidates that can do a better job that clearly he never did or has done!

Everything happens for a reason and when you do wrong to someone, it really comes back on you.  I don't put anyone down by any means because God knows we all have our experiences and challenges that we face each day of our lives, but to threaten people is uncalled for.  Whether I win this election or not, I will hold my head up high, embrace everything and take this as a learning experience and keep trying until I succeed.  I was given this chance and I'm not going to back down. I care about this city I live in and will work as hard as I can to make it a better place.  It's not about ourselves, it's about this city and every individual that resides in it.

Diane Domejczyk, A team Stewart candidate.