Patch Candidate Profile: Mary Fedeli For Stamford Board Of Representatives

STAMFORD, CT — Election Day on Nov. 4 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

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

Candidate's Name:
Mary Fedeli

What office are you seeking?
Board of Representative District 17

What town do you live in?
Stamford

Campaign Website
https://www.springdale17.com/

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Client Executive

Family:

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
I have been on the Board of Representatives for 28 years

Why are you seeking this office?
I enjoy serving my community and my the city where I was born and raised, it is my way of giving back to the community.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
preserving the quality of life in our neighborhood

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
Experience, proven track record and the ability to get the job done

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Ensuring we keep taxes down while still funding our schools. We also have to keep up with the paving initiatives; there are still many roads and sidewalks in our district which need repair and some unaccepted streets which need to come onto the city rolls.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
As Co-Chair and member of the Fisal Committee over the past four years we have kept taxes below 2% while keeping funding in place for the schools. I have answered many constiuent email and requests and was able to secure funding for a Toddler Park at the site of the old basketball court on Haig Ave.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Listen before you speak and never lose a friend over politics!

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I appreciate the support the residents of the 17th District have shown me over the years and ask that they come out one more time on November 4th and show their support! Thanks!!