Patch Candidate Profile: Warren M Levy For Danbury Treasurer

DANBURY, CT — Election Day on Nov. 4 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing their towns.

Candidate's Name:
Warren M Levy

What office are you seeking?
Treasurer

What town do you live in?
Danbury

Campaign Website

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
40 Years CEO Danbury Metal Finishing, Inc

Family:
2 Daughters Tracey & Michele 3 Grand Children Sydney, Samara, Kaia.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
Tracey is a nurse and Sydney is a teacher in Danbury School.

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
City Council 28 Yr. President for 2 Yr. Majority Leader 2 Yr. Legislative lof

Why are you seeking this office?
I believe the office is now being treated as a ceremonious position. I will be a watch dog for the tax payers as the City Charter and the State Statue calls for.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Cost of living. I will be at city audit and financial meetings to ensure there is no waste of tax payers money.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
He never attends any City financial meeting. Example current ad-hoc meeting on State Chapter 114 that involves city 3 party bonding.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Promote software access between the Board of Education and the City Finance Dept.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I chaired the City Audit committee that was able to get unanimous approval of the City Council to appropriate $100,000 to hire outside help to get the city audit up to date.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
The best advice was instilled in me by my parents. Good morals, and a good work ethics, and you will always be successful.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
Military Service: U.S. Navy Jan 1958 to April 1961
USS Galveston CLG-3 (Guided Missile Cruiser)
Rank: Petty Officer 2nd Class
Education: Norwalk Public Schools and Stamford J.M. Wright Technical High School
New Haven College

Occupation: President & Owner, Danbury Metal Finishing, Inc. for past 50 Years

Organization Membership:
Veteran of the US Navy
Served 28 Yr. on City Council, 4 Yr. Legislative Leader, 2 Years Majority leader 2 Yr. President
Former Directors, Police Activities League
Former Chief and President of King Street Volunteer Fire Company
Former President, Danbury Volunteer Firefighters Council (12 Volunteer Fire Companies)
Member of Connecticut State Firemen’s Association (2 Years on State Legislative Committee)
Member Lions Club of Danbury.
Member, American Legion Danbury Post 60
Former President, American Electroplaters & Metal Finishing Society (Bridgeport Branch)
Former Chairman and present member of the Salvation Army Advisory Board
Served 5 years on the United Way Community Impact Program Review and Funding Team
Former Board member for Danbury on the Northwest Regional Workforce Investment Board
Former Chairman of the City of Danbury Audit Committee
Former Chairman of Danbury BOE Budget Committee
Former Member of the Police and Firefighters Pension Board
Recipient of the Lions Club Melvin Jones Humanitarian Award
Recipient of 2022 Old Timers Association Civic Award