Patch Candidate Profile: Ralph J. Vitale, Board of Finance

EAST HAVEN, CT —The 2023 municipal election is heating up in East Haven and there are plenty of local races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

East Haven Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Republican Ralph J. Vitale, 63, of East Haven is seeking to be reelected to the Board of Finance.

Education.

BS Accountung Quinnipiac University Class of 1983

What is your occupation?

Retired

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

married to Debra Arcangelo We have one child Anthony Vitale he is 20 years old

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

I was on the Economic Development Commission and have been on the Board of Fiancé for 20 plus years

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I am a life long resident of E H I love the town I want to make sure it continues to be an affordable place to live and raise a family

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Keeping the mill rate affordable to our hardworking taxpayers and providing services to them

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I have the financial and budgeting experience

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

The spending issues

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I have voted with my party and against them. I will never vote for something I don't agree with.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Dr Charles Schegle Alway vote for the people

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I love our town. I would like to see it flourish and I will never vote for something that does not make sense. I have a strong moral compasse and will always have our tax payers interest as my utmost priority.