Hamden Candidate Profile: Marjorie Bonadies, Legislative Council

HAMDEN, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Hamden and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Hamden Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Marjorie Bonadies is running for a seat on the Legislative Council in the 9th District as a Republican. She served on the council as the representative in the 9th District for four years and as an At-Large representative for two years and two years as Minority Leader.

Bonadies has worked as a registered nurse for more than 20 years. She has two adult children, ages 24 and 22.

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The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Taxes, cost of living

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

Increase tax base with Economic Development. Immediate spending hiring freeze.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Giving tax payers a voice!

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

6-year history of excellent constituent and community service

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Live by the Golden Rule

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I've assembled 5 Opioid public Forums