Stratford Election 2025: Debra Lamberti Running For Planning Commission

STRATFORD, CT — The 2025 municipal election is heating up in Stratford 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 Town Council, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning and more.

Stratford Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Debra Lamberti is running for election to the Stratford Planning Commission as a Republican.

Occupation:
Office Manager 5+

Family:
My son Allan works for WEBE 108. He is on air weekdays and also works for WICC and WPLR. He started working for this company right after graduating from St. Joseph’s University. My daughter Amy works for The Bash which is the entertainment subsidiary of The Knot. She graduated from SUNY Cortland.

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Trumbull Town Council 2008 -2012
Stratford Zoning Commission 2022 - 2025

Why are you seeking this office?
I moved to Stratford in 2013 and love my new town. It is important that the Plan of Conservation and Development and the Zoning Laws are followed to protect all of Stratford.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Predatory developers that take advantage of Connecticut Affordable Housing laws.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I’ve had 4 years of experience on the Zoning Commission and we work hand in hand with Planning Commission.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Increase our tax base without compromising our neighborhoods.
Preserve our parks, open spaces and coastal habitats.
Oppose State takeover of local zoning control.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
After listening to public input at many public hearings, I always weighed their comments very seriously.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Think before you speak.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I will work very hard to make sure that Stratford remains a great place to live.