Shelton Democrat Eldridge Says He’s Matured. Facebook Shows into What.

David Eldridge, Shelton Democratic candidate for mayor spent Wednesday running away from his past. He told the Shelton Herald in response to a Daily Ructions story that he has “matured” from his 1992 racist public rant about keeping  “the blacks, the Spanish … (and) the white trash” out of Shelton. Eldridge, a retired Shelton police officer, was a member of the force when he shared his views before the local board of alderman.

Screenshots of Eldridge’s Facebook tell a different story. One Eldridge Facebook comment refers to Black Lives Batter protesters as “pieces of shit.” A 2019 post accuses professional football player and activist Colin Kaepernick of cowardice, calling him a “clown.”

In an interview with Hearst Media’s Brian Gioiele, Eldridge “stated that his goal, as mayor, is to create welcoming place for everyone — young people, seniors, people of all races, ethnicities and nationalities.”

Shelton Democratic Town Committee Dave Gioiele told the Hearst paper, “We all grow and learn as we progress through life,” Gioiello added. “What we say and believe changes over time. He is committed to a diverse community and we support him. He is our candidate and we will continue to work for his election.”

Posted October 7, 2021