Meriden Election 2025: Bob Williams Jr. Running For City Council

MERIDEN, CT — The 2025 municipal election is heating up in Meriden with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 election for the position of mayor, along with seats on the City Council and Board of Education.

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

Bob Williams Jr. is running for re-election to the Meriden City Council as a We The People party candidate.

What office are you seeking?
Meriden, City Council, Area 4

Party Affiliation:

We The People

Occupation:
Emergency Services/ Business Development, CT

Family:
I am a proud grandparent, parent, husband

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Meriden City Council=Looking at Re-Election

Why are you seeking this office?
I believe that I have a moral & patriotic obligation to public service, I believe that democracy works best when people step up. More importantly is the fact that a great many citizens from across Meriden have asked me to run again.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is taxes & public safety! I believe Economic Development in Meriden needs to Explode. There needs to be a comprehensive business analyst/audit from an independent third party on how business is conducted in Meriden on both the City & BOE side of the street. We should also look at other successful municipalities from across the country who have had success in holding the line on taxes & in some cases outsourcing services. On the Public Safety question, the State of Connecticut & our Representatives are more concerned about embracing legislation that handcuffs law enforcement.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
While my opponents and I share a commitment to serving our community, I bring over 15+ years of hands-on experience managing local projects and working directly with residents to solve real problems & listen.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Continue to be a STRONG supporter (voice) for Public Safety/ our Veterans, Elderly & Disabilities citizens. America First!

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
My report card is graded from the Citizens from across our Great City. I am truthful and honest & Serve All of our Citizens regardless of party affiliation. One important vote I have always embraced was voting to NOT increase the housing stock in Meriden, due to adverse demands it places on Public Safety/ Public Services & the BOE.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Listen

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
It has been a GREAT HONOR to have served the citizens businesses of Meriden as an independent= "We The People Party" & I would again ask our citizens regardless of party lines for your support. God Bless America