CT Patch Candidate Profile: Joseph Scordato For Zoning Board Of Appeals

WESTPORT, CT — The 2025 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Candidate's Name:
Joseph Scordato

What office are you seeking?
Zoning Board of Appeals

What town do you live in?
Westport

Party Affiliation:
Democratic

Occupation:
Attorney (45 years)

Family:
Married to Karen Wendell, with two grown daughters

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Current member of Westport Zoning Board of Appeals (appointed to unexpired term)

Why are you seeking this office?
I seek to give back to the community and enjoy my current role on the ZBA.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
The ZBA is a quasi-judicial, non-policy making board, so this question is not really appropriate for it.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I have almost three years of experience serving on the ZBA.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
I promise to give each person appearing a fair hearing and a reasonable determination.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Successful attorney and good listener, along with experience as a ZBA member.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Don't be a jerk.