Patch Candidate Profile: Bill Perugini, Constable

FAIRFIELD, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in Fairfield will be on the ballot, including Board of Selectman, Board of Education, Board of Finance, RTM and others.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 7, Fairfield Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on various topics of importance in town.

Patch will post these candidate profiles over the next few weeks, so check back often to see the latest.

Name

Bill Perugini

How old will you be as of Election Day?

57

Does your campaign have a website? If so, include the URL here.

https://WilliamPerugini.blogspot.com

What city or town do you live in?

Fairfield

What office are you seeking?

Constable

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

I have a Bachelor's Degree from The University of Connecticut. The major concentration of my curriculum was Strategic Leadership and Management Psychology.

What is your occupation?

I currently serve as Vice President of Sales for Skeletal Dynamics, a clinically innovative orthopaedic device company focused on the surgical repair, reconstruction and stabilization of upper extremity skeletal trauma. I have 35 years of experience in the fields of biopharmaceuticals, orthobiologics, fracture fixation and joint replacement devices utilized in the surgical repair and reconstruction of skeletal trauma patients. Over the past two decades, I have held numerous leadership roles for global leaders in the areas of clinical research, market development and technology commercialization.

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

I am a proud uncle to 3 adorable nieces who live nearby and brighten my day upon each and every visit. All are brilliantly inquisitive and incredibly considerate young ladies. I feel blessed to be an active part of their lives and look forward to watching them grow.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No.

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

Constable, 2019 to Present

Justice of the Peace, 2021 to Present

Harbor Management Commission, Secretary
2021 to Present

Flotilla Staff Officer of Public Affairs, U.S. Coast Guard Aux, South Benson Marina,
2014 to Present

Vice President, Fairfield Beach Residents Association Board of Directors, 2014 to Present

Vice President, Pine Creek Area Association Board of Directors, 2021 to Present

Fairfield Community Emergency Response Team Member, 2014 to Present

RTM District 9 Representative, 2013-2021

Chairman, RTM Public Health and Safety Committee, 2015-2017

District Chairman, Fairfield Republican Town Committee, 2013 to Present

FBI Citizen's Academy Alumni Association Member, New Haven Field Office

Fairfield Health and Fitness Council Member

National Arthritis Foundation, Board of Governors Member

Chairman, Fairfield County Arthritis Foundation Board of Directors

Chairman and Founder, Fairfield Beach Arthritis Foundation Annual Walk

State of Connecticut Department of Public Health Arthritis Action Plan
Advisor and Steering Committee Member

American Red Cross, Board of Directors Member

Former Chairman, Board of Assessment Appeals

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?

When I first moved to Fairfield over 20 years ago, I had a very disappointing experience with court process server who was unprofessional, insensitive, and inappropriate in the manner he comported himself. Based upon this personal experience, I felt that my family and the public deserve better and vowed that if I could ever remedy this situation, I would. Consequently, I received the Republican nomination to run for Constable in 2019 and was elected. I have been privileged with honor of serving the Probate Court and our Town since and take pride in doing so with the professionalism, compassion, and courtesy that all respondents deserve.

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

I feel my intense passion for public service, unparalleled commitment to the Fairfield community and highly effective leadership style are some of the many critical differences that distinguish me from other candidates.

I derive great satisfaction helping my neighbors and constituents and have a long history of dedicated service in the fields of patient advocacy, public health, public safety, municipal government, the U.S. Coast Guard, and law enforcement.
I love serving the public and am grateful for the privilege and honor to do so.

In particular, the skills I have honed and experience gained through my training with the NYPD as a Reserve Officer in a Special Task Force unit in Midtown Manhattan are perhaps the most valuable and relevant to the Constable office that I seek.

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

I am an incumbent Constable.

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

Since I moved to Fairfield over 20 years ago, I have been committed to the community in myriad of ways through my tireless work with patient advocacy organizations, the federal government, the Town’s legislative body, the leadership of neighborhood organizations and on various Boards and Commissions.

I have enjoyed the privilege of serving as a Constable since 2019 and am confident that I have the requisite personal and professional knowledge, skill, ability and experience to continue fulfilling the responsibilities of this important position.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

I have had the privilege of working for and with many great leaders in the fields of medicine, business, athletics, public health, public safety, law enforcement and municipal government. They have all impacted me in their own unique way and my style as a results driven community leader and constituent advocate is a culmination of the many different leadership lessons and highly effective team cultures I have had the privilege of working within.

I have been the beneficiary of many valuable pearls of wisdom imparted and some are as follows:

"Always point your thumb before you point your finger."

"Never be tentative. It is when you are tentative that you get hurt."

"You are always better than you think you are but you are seldom as good as you can be."

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

I am passionately committed to the community and grateful for the privilege of serving the Town of Fairfield as Constable. I look forward to the honor of continuing my service in this capacity and hope to earn the support of all on Election Day.