Meriden Election 2025: Dan Brunet 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.

Dan Brunet is running for re-election to the Meriden City Council as a Republican.

What office are you seeking?
City Council Area 3

Campaign Website

https://danbrunet.com

Occupation:

Engineer

Family:
no

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
I have served 4 terms as Minority Leader

Why are you seeking this office?
To give the residents a common sense, unbiased and fiscally conservative representation.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
The perception of Meriden is not good and deters pride and economic development. We plan to have more patrols to combat crimes and work to drive down costs and control taxes.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I have a long voting history that shows my commitment to the taxpayers. Democrats have been the majority for the past 44 years with limited results.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Limit the proliferation of additional Housing. Enact a spending cap. Require all meetings to be in person. Reduce Water and Sewer overhead.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Most resolutions are voted down by the Democrat Majority. I had a Housing moratorium that did not move. A strong nepotism policy that was watered down. 1.5 Million dollars of spending reductions that only 200,000 went through. But East Meriden has flourished compared to other sections of city in my tenure.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Nothing is given, iit'searned

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I have been an asset to the taxpayers speaking for them. I attend many events and fundraisers throughout the year. Walk the streets to get a full understanding of the city and our people.