Meriden Election 2025: Ray Ouellet 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.

Ray Ouellet is running for re-election to the Meriden City Council as a Republican.

What office are you seeking?
Councilman at large

Occupation:

27 years police officer

Family:
2 beautiful grand children 8 and 4 years old

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Board of education and current city councilman

Why are you seeking this office?
continue to move Meriden in a position light. Keep fighting for more economic development. I believe in this town

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Taxes. Keep focus on common sense approach on spending supporting spending cap.
Public safety. Work on giving police and fire the tools they need.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I was born and raised here. I have an understanding of what this town needs. My attends and availability are second to none

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Push accountability for our employees that serve the public.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Being a police officer for 27 plus years now as well as being on the BOE and currently on council

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
All people are equal. Treat all with respect and dignity.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I believe in Meriden which shows in all the committees/ meetings I attend. I am attentive to our public. Listening to every word they say.