Patch Candidate Profile: Louis Pacelli, Town Council

EAST HAVEN, CT —The 2023 municipal election is heating up in East Haven and there are plenty of local races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

East Haven Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Democrat Louis Pacelli, 57, of East Haven, is running for Town Council, District 3.

Education.

2 years College

What is your occupation?

Semi retired part time Musician parting Landscaper part time Gym instructor

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Anne Pacelli wife

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Chairmen Parks and Recreation 2000 to 2007, Cable Advisory Board 1998 to 2003, Board of Education 2013 to 2016 and Town Council 2017 to present

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I’m running for reelection because I want us to continue on the right path been on for the last four years. Fiscal responsibility, improvement of our parks and ball fields and roads in town, honest and open government and a better education system for our Children .

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Fiscal, responsibility and education and the airport expansion

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

I think the major differences between myself and the other candidates ,are I am very involved with a hands-on approach. I’m very accessible and able to reach out to constituents at all times. A lot of the candidates that are running, seem to be just running without knowing the issues, and without having a solution, I’ve been proactive in key issues in my district 3 for most my life. I want to see open transparent government that works for the people.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

I will continue to work for district 3 making sure our roads are paved. And our parks and fields are kept clean. Also continue to fight for honest and fair development in our area. I would also like to see a dog park at some point and stable taxes and better education for our students

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

I have worked and helped pass 6 town budgets that increased public service, which better equipped our police fire and public services departments, increased the board of ed budget, fought over development of Sperry Lane, helped town attorney and tax collector with delinquent taxes of $35,000 dollars get paid to the town.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

The best advice ever given to me was by my father. If you’re going to do a job, do it 110% or don’t do it at all

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I would like my voters to know that I will continue to serve the Town of East Haven and District three with 110% to continue to work for honest and transparent government ,I will also work hard to make sure our children have the best education possible I to let the voters know, and they do know how accessible I am and committed to my job. It is an honor and a pleasure to serve as vice chairman of East Haven town Council, and I think the residence of East Haven for this opportunity