CT Patch Candidate Profile: Lori Burns-Galdenzi For RTM

FAIRFIELD, CT — The 2025 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Connecticut Patch asked local candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Candidate's Name:
Lori Burns-Galdenzi

What office are you seeking?
RTM

What town do you live in?
Fairfield

Party Affiliation:
Democrat

Occupation:
Licensed Clinical Social Worker 30 years

Family:
My husband Jeff Galdenzi was on the RTM a few years ago. We have two adult children who both graduated from Fairfield Ludlowe High School. We have lived in Fairfield for over 30 years.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
RTM this past year 2025

Why are you seeking this office?
I love Fairfield and all it has to offer to its residents. A lively down town, amazing schools, parks, beaches, libraries etc. I would love for the town to be affordable for all residents. I share the same vision as the late First Selectman-Bill Gerber and current First Selectman Christine Vitale-we are better together! I want to work as a team with other RTM members to keep our wonderful town thriving!

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Keeping the town affordable without losing a great education system, beautiful beaches, a walkable downtown and safety for everyone. I will work with my RTM members to ensure we meet this goal.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I want to work as a team to further the goals put forth by the Gerber/Vitale Administration. The safe streets initiative, keeping a strong school system, providing services for all residents and realizing we are better when we work together. We can set and achieve goals without being divisive.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
I would like to become more involved in the mental health and other social services that are offered in town. We need to address this by offering education and affordable therapy to residents that are struggling.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have worked at Yale New Haven Hospital for 30 Years and lived in town for about the same amount of time. I have my own private practice nearby and I feel my back ground in mental health and working with teams is an asset. I am committed to a thriving Fairfield where safety and the feeling of community embodies are daily lives.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Treat your neighbor as you would like to be treated and be kind because you never know what someone is going through.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I love our town and I believe we share many of the same goals. With hard work and determination we may be able to see common threads. I have already seen this happen. The town needs to heal and take a step towards mutual understanding rather than divisiveness. I believe we can work towards this goal one step at a time.