Zullo: “Stunned” By Arrest of John Finkle on Fraud Charges

EAST HAVEN, CT - Town Attorney and State Rep. Candidate Joe Zullo had his own reaction Friday to the arrest of John Finkle on fraud charges.

Zullo, who is running against Josh Balter in a special election on Feb. 26th to replace James Albis, who recently resigned to take a position in Gov. Ned Lamont’s administration.

Zullo said: “I'm stunned by the allegations and news of the arrest of John Finkle. On the same token, I am disgusted by my opponent's desperate, partisan attempts to exploit these allegations to characterize the entire local Republican establishment. That my opponent would seize on a terrible situation for political gain speaks volumes.

“As Town Attorney, I have consulted with the Mayor and we are awaiting confirmation from the Superintendent as to what action, if any, the Board of Education can take and intends to take in light of this news.

“As an attorney, I have the utmost respect for the proposition that all individuals enjoy the presumption of innocence until proven guilty. Mr. Finkle took an oath, when he took office, to uphold the laws of the country and this State. I trust that if he feels he has betrayed that oath or that his situation becomes a detriment or distraction to the Town, that he will do what is best for the Town to protect our Town's image and preserve our residents' faith in our local government.”