Meriden Election 2023: Mike Carabetta Running For City Council

MERIDEN, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Meriden with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 and cast their ballots for Mayor, City Council, Board of Education and more.

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

Mike Carabetta, 45, is running for re-election to the Meriden City Council as a Republican.

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

Area 4

Education.

Some college at Johnson and Wales

What is your occupation?

Managing Partner Red Robin

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

Twin Daughters Christina and Katelynn turning 16 on Halloween

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

This would be my second term

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?

Because my first term was cut short by Covid

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

Taxes/services. Use my voice to aid in budget discussions to find wasteful spending to allow for tax payers to see more for their money

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

Experience.

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

Infrastructure and economic development

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

Referendum, budgetary discussions, knowledge of the intricacies of municipal government

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

When you come to a fork in the road, take it

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

I am one of you. I face the same challenges and concerns. I have the same issues. Let me help be the voice for us blue collar folks trying to make a life in Meriden.

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