Danbury Election: Silvia Merlim For City Council At Large

DANBURY, CT — The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Silvia Merlim, 55, is running for Danbury City Council at large in Danbury.

Occupation: Self Employed/ Sales Service

Experience: City Council at large

Family in government: no

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Education. We need address the serious space and overcrowding issues, doing so, enrich academic environments by updating technology, and create an inclusive community-based approach to assess the needs, health, and conditions of our schools.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I will be able to bring fresh ideas and a vision of community-inclusion rather than to the old way of doing things.

Accomplishments:

I have been a local advocate for minorities and working closely with legislators as liaison to improve social justice and bills for additional Education funds.

Other issues:

I would promote ways to make the city more affordable, reduced displacement, improved quality of life, increased access to opportunity, drive inclusive economic growth. Also, I will promote a healthy environment and prepare for climate change. I would invest in arts and culture, transportation, and infrastructure

What else would you like voters to know about you?

To be elected to be Danbury City Council would be the highest honor that can make me possible to serve the community with the same values and respect that brought me to our country in the first place. Focusing on Similarities – not Differences – is the key for any successful common ground achievement.