2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Chris Paradiso​ Stafford Board of Education

STAFFORD, CT — Chris Paradiso is running for the Board of Education in Stafford.

Candidate's Name:
Chris Paradiso

What office are you seeking?
Board of Education

What town do you live in?
Stafford

Campaign Website
https://www.chrisparadiso.com

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Business owner

Family:
Wife MaryAlice and son Gianni and daughter Mia Paradiso

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Phase 4 committee Flagpole committee EDC and Hyde Park committee

Why are you seeking this office?
To make a difference in our community. Children are our future and would love for our very own kids come back live and run for office. I love this community and want to see the best for our community

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Budget and feel the more transparency to the public the better it is. Tax payers deserve to have full transparency and feel it would benefit the school budget with the public knowing more.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
As I’ve served the past year and half I’ve learned a lot of the issues we are facing and feel with what I’ve learned I have a lot to offer.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
How to get the town and the school board on the same page.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I own a local insurance agency with more than 70 people. It takes daily problem solving and open and transparent communication. Leadership

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Don’t ever look back unless you’re intending to go back.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I sit on a few non-profit boards in leadership positions. Active in Special Olympics as a basketball coach
Active in Bikes for Reading and kindness program in local schools.
Started a program called Reverse trick or treat which benefits children