West Haven Election 2025: Rosa Richardson Running For Board Of Education

WEST HAVEN, CT — The 2025 municipal election is heating up in West Haven 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 City Council, Board of Education and more.

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

Rosa Richardson is running for re-election to the West Haven Board of Education as a Republican.

Occupation:
Administrative Assistant

Family:
I come from a family who has devoted themselves to children, whether it was through Foster parenting, volunteer coaching, Young Marines or through their employment.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
I am employed with the City of West Haven

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
I am currently a member of the Board of Education and am seeking my fourth Term

Why are you seeking this office?
I have been an advocate for our youth in our community through several organizations, as a volunteer, a coach, a mentor and as a member of Board of Education. I have a voice for our students, teachers, and parents while doing my best to ensure that our children get the education they deserve.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
School safety has always been one of my priorities. As a Board member, I have advocated for removing primaries from our schools and finding alternate sites or closing schools on primary days altogether. I was also instrumental in creating a rubric system in the hiring of athletic coaches with the belief that they are often times very instrumental in the well being of our students athletes as well as their education.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
My years of commitment and service to our youth , within this city, sets me apart from other candidates

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Allowing our students the right to the best education they can get while enjoying a positive school environment.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I am proud to say that I am committed to the children who are our future. I am dedicated, and honest I am respected by parents and teachers as well as my constituents. I am always available to assist when asked.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Always make sure that you are happy with the person staring back at you when you look into a mirror.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I would like to thank the residents for the opportunity to represent them and our students on the Board of Education and would to ask them for continued support by voting for me for another term!