CT Patch Candidate Profile: Paul J. Healy For Milford Board Of Aldermen

MILFORD, CT — The 2025 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Paul J. Healy, a Democrat, is a Milford resident running for Board of Aldermen in the 3rd District.

Occupation:

Retired - Criminal Justice / Public Safety

Family:
Two sons - Paul Jr, (Maryland) and Stephen (Florida)

Previous public office, appointive or elective:

Yes - Milford Board of Aldermen

Why are you seeking this office?
I have been active in my community and have the desire to help others and improve services to residents through sound fiscal management.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Creating a business plan for all municipal expenditures that demonstrates value for residents for all tax dollars expensed. (Education, Public Safety & Health matters are paramount)

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
We should be looking for commonality in purpose for the betterment of city residents. The focus is NOT on differences, but sound fiscal policies and increasing business development in Milford.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Affordable Housing is important, so Milford can attract and employee local residents wishing to join our community.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have served on the Laurel Beach Association Board of Managers, Vice President of Southern CT Youth Hockey, by local church School Board and Finance Board.

I currently serve on the Board of Aldermen, Chairperson for Public Safety & Welfare Committee, Vice Chairperson for Public Works Committee, Member of the City Ordinance Committee and Liaison to the Fire Commission.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Remember Kindness.

Always treat people the way you want to be treated!

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I have a diverse work history in the fields of Criminal Justice (Milford Police, CT State Police & CT Office of the Chief State's Attorney), Energy Business Management, Real Estate Development in CT and Florida as a Realtor, Mortgage Broker and Higher Education as Executive Director of Public Safety, Emergency Management and Campus Operations at Sacred Heart University.