East Haven Election 2021: Al Vollono Running For Town Council

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

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Al Vollono, 62, is running for Town Council District 5.

Occupation: Manager Southern Ct Gas Co.

Experience: Town Council District 5

Family in government: No

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

The single most pressing issue in East Haven is the Tweed New Haven Airport expansion. I would like to work with my constituents and the public to create a forum where there could be Q & A sessions and have more involvement from Tweed officials.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

For the past 35 years I have worked in a professional business environment where my strengths are my leadership and organizational skills. Any task that includes my involvement I always go the extra mile to be sure that the task at hand is completed.

Accomplishments:

During my Town Council responsibilities, I also served on the Blight Committee where I served the people in District 5 cleaning up blight properties. I have also been involved with the town's Director of Economic Development to discuss vacated businesses in the Foxon area as well as being involved in the renovation of the East Haven Ice Rink.

Other issues:

One of the most important issues that concerns me is the revitalization of East Haven. It is imperative for the town to increase its tax base and improve structures in town that require immediate attention. Town beautification is another issue that I would become involved with if reelected.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I would like the voters to know that I am proud to be an East Haven resident first and foremost and would do anything in my power to make this town a better place to live for all residents. I will work hard and go the extra mile to ensure the best results for the town of East Haven.