Brookfield Candidate Profile: Gerald C. Giacobone, For ZBA

BROOKFIELD, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Brookfield and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Gerald C. Giacobone, 68, is running for a seat on the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Republican. He is retired telecommunications consultant whose clients included Met Life, Merrill Lynch, Morgan Stanley, Smith Corona and J.P. Morgan. An Air Force veteran and cryptography and telecommunications specialist, he held Top Secret clearance.

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Over spending, over building and high end housing. My Republican party team will identify what items will need to be trimmed and make the appropriate budget adjustments. The over building will be regulated so that only responsible business will be built best for Brookfield residents. High end affordable houses will be fought due to the projection of over crowding of schools, additional congestion of cars onto Federal Rd and pollution.

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

I don't know because the other party's candidates did not appear at the Brookfield high school question and answer forum.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Taxes

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

High stress positions with the Military and Private sector. Multi-million dollar projects that needed to be completed on schedule and 100% functional.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Totally dedicated to get the best job done for the people of Brookfield Ct.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Always give more than 100%, do your best because at the end of the day and look in the mirror, you'll be your own judge if you did the right thing.