2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Andy Marco, Board Of Selectmen, Willington

WILLINGTON, CT — Andy Marco is running for Selectman in Willington.

Candidate's Name:
Andy Marco

What office are you seeking?
Selectman

What town do you live in?
Willington

Campaign Website
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Party Affiliation:
Unaffiliated Democrat ticket

Occupation:
Retired

Family:

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Selectman, Planning and Zoning, Tree Warden

Why are you seeking this office?
I enjoy giving my time and experience to the community that gives so much to me

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Accurate and timely communication related to town finances and fiscal responsibility. I advocate for frequent public hearings on all issues, in concert with email, social media and printed communications

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I place solid, well researched policy over party lines. I work for all Willington residents.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Appropriate and sustainable funding for impending infrastructure improvements

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Twenty-five years as an insurance executive, twenty-one years in the Connecticut Army National Guard, fifteen of those as a non-commissioned officer and the two prior years as a Willington Selectman.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
In the midst of chaos remain the center of the maelstrom

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I am a lifelong resident of Willington with a world-view that reinforces how satisfying it is to live in a close-knit community. I strive towards that ideal in my actions.