Patch Candidate Profile: Bruno Maini, Monroe P & Z Commission

MONROE, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Monroe and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Monroe Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Self-employed Bruno Maini, 46, is running for re-election to the Monroe Planning and Zoning Commission as a Republican. He holds an associate's degree, and his daughter Taylor, 19, is a college sophomore, while his son, Mason, is a junior at Masuk High School.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Economic development

Why are you seeking this office?

To continue the process we have made.

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

The quickly changing needs of the town. We can stay ahead of the curve with constant communication across the committee

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?

Increasing the grand list

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

The ability to work with my other members no matter what their affiliation is.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Always believe in yourself and what you believe in.

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

I will continue to make Monroe a place that is pro business and pro community