CT Patch Candidate Profile: Martin Tagliaferro For State Senate

NORWALK, CT — Election Day on Nov. 5, 2024, is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot in Connecticut.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing the state and town.

Martin Tagliaferro, a Republican, is running for state senator in the 25th Senate District.

What city or town do you live in?

Norwalk, CT.

Education

4-year college - B.S -Civil Engineering.

Occupation

Construction Management - 35 years.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No.

Previous public office, appointive or elective:

Planning Board - 1997 - 1999.

Why are you seeking this office?

Current occupant's priorities are in Hartford and not with the people he was elected to represent in Norwalk and Darien.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

Excessive government power. Transparency, less taxes and less regulation.

There have been an alarming number of deaths on Connecticut's roadways. Is there anything from a legislative standpoint that can be done to address that?

Enforce the law.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I believe in limited government power, free speech, an "all-of-the-above" approach to energy production, government transparency and state funding for mandated programs. He has the opposite position on all of the above.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Worked in Construction Management on over $8 billion of construction projects in various states. Dealt with contract negotiation, dispute resolution, claims and changes, scheduling, public outreach and coordinated with numerous city & state utilities, railroads and public agencies and federal oversite personnel and requirements.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I believe capitalism has fed more children, created more wealth, generated more jobs and got more people out of poverty than any unlimited number of government programs. I believe the First Amendment is the bedrock of a free society and I am a proud supporter of our military and local law enforcement personnel.