Patch Candidate Profile: Nicholas Mirabile, RTM District 8

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

Nicholas Mirabile

How old will you be as of Election Day?

59

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

https://www.fairfieldrtc.com/2023-rtm-candidates

What city or town do you live in?

Fairfield

What office are you seeking?

Representative Town Meeting

If you are running in a district, you can specify the district here.

District 8

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

University of Maryland, B.S., Accounting

What is your occupation?

President & CEO, Bold Move Logistics, an Amazon Delivery Service Partner. Previously, I was a senior sales & marketing executive with extensive experience in multi-national organizations focusing on live events, consumer activation and experiential marketing. Additionally, for 20+ years in partnership with my wife, Diane, I owned and operated a jewelry design firm with production, wholesale, and retail locations in Fairfield.

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

Diane and I have been married for more than 30 years. We have two children, Dillon and Tara, who both attended Fairfield Public Schools. Dillion attended K-8 and then graduated from Fairfield Prep in 2017. Tara graduated from Fairfield Ludlowe in 2020 and is currently attending college at the University of Maryland.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

N/A

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

For over 20 years, I have served on various elected boards and commissions in Fairfield including Town Plan & Zoning, Board of Assessment Appeals, and the Representative Town Meeting. RTM District 9 from 2006 - 2007, 2010 - 2011 and 2012 - 2013. I came back to the RTM (District 8 due to redistricting) in January of 2023 to fill a vacancy.

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?

Giving back to our community has been a guiding force for me for many years and it’s been an honor to serve with many other citizen volunteers. During a very divided time in our country, I want to help bring back the bipartisan spirit to the RTM and promote more unity among our political parties. As a business owner, I intend to foster economic development and keep our taxes low to promote affordability. My integrity, resourcefulness and hardworking attributes will bring common sense ideas, and well-founded decisions to the Fairfield RTM.

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

One of the biggest issues that I routinely hear from fellow residents is the cost of our government (higher and higher taxes), and their desire to have a more transparent and accountable government. I will be a voice for my district, and will continue to advocate for strong schools, responsible budgets, and beautiful amenities while maintaining our strong tax base.

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

I’ve always been an independent voice who brings logical, common-sense ideas to the forefront. I want to normalize collaboration across parties, seek to find common ground, and focus on getting things accomplished for Fairfield.

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

N/A

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

Campaigning and talking to fellow residents are the best ways to understand the issues facing our town. Issues such as fiscal responsibility, public safety, over-development, and general quality of life are universal issues for members of our community.

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

With no previous ties to CT, in 1990 I chose to marry, buy a home, and raise my family here in Fairfield. 32 years later, I’m proud of those life decisions, as well as all my personal and professional successes. It’s not just the resume or the awards that I would boast as evidence of my skillset, but moreover - it’s the day after day love of this town and our residents. My goal is to keep Fairfield attractive for young families, affordable for our seniors, and a viable option for everyone in between.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

The harder you work, the luckier you get. In other words, opportunities are for those who are prepared.