Patch Candidate Profile: Vincent Duva, Monroe Town Council

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.

Attorney Vincent (Vin) Duva, 51, is running for election to the Monroe Town Council as a Republican. He has earned a Juris Doctor degree, and is married with four children

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Yes

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?

To serve the Town of Monroe and help maintain, as well as improve, its high quality.

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

No single issue is most pressing to the constituents; it is based on a person’s stage and place in life I don’t feel there is one answer to this question.

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

I don’t know the other candidates well enough to critique them, but I know that I bring an analytical mind to the table which will allow me to work through the complexities of issues.

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

Helping to keep taxes steady while providing high quality schools and services for the residents.

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

As a licensed attorney since 2002, I deal with various issues and stakeholders on a daily basis to find reasonable resolutions.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

If you don’t like the way life is going, just change it.

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

I will keep the best interests of Monroe and it’s people in mind in all decisions that I make.