Patch Candidate Profile: Massimo Mallozzi For Trumbull Board Of Finance

TRUMBULL, 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 their towns.

Candidate's Name:

Massimo Mallozzi

What office are you seeking?

Board of Finance

What town do you live in?

Trumbull

Campaign Website

Party Affiliation:

Democrat

Occupation:

SVP, Information Technology (20 years exp.)

Family:

Yes, I have a spouse (Kelly), 15 year-old twin girls (Graziella & Giuliana), 12 year-old boys (Gianluca & Vincenzo)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

Yes, Kelly has been on the Town Council for the last two terms.

Previous public office, appointive or elective:

No.

Why are you seeking this office?

Opportunity to serve our town in a capacity to improve services and identify opportunities to save money in our annual budget

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:

Concerns about rising taxes. I intend to look at additional opportunities to lower costs for existing expenses and services and scrutinize services needed.

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

A fresh unbiased perspective from someone from the outside of the political circles.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Opportunities to expand business opportunities within Trumbull to increase the grand list and further offset taxes.

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

Decades of building zero-based budgets within my industry, identifying opportunities to reduce costs while maintaining the same level of service, and holding to the budget plan.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Live in the moment, but plan for the future.

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

Like others, I am running for the opportunity to serve Trumbull and make it an even better community to live and raise families in.