Naugatuck Candidate Profile: Michael Bronko For Burgess

NAUGATUCK, CT — Naugatuck's election season is heating and there are plenty of contested races with candidates eager to get their name on the ballot for the city's municipal election. One of those contested races is the race for the Board of Mayor and Burgesses.

Naugatuck Patch asked candidates in the contested races to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Michael Bronko, 57, is running for reelection to the Board of Mayor and Burgesses and is running as a Republican.

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Family: *

My wife Eileen, my four boys Adam, Seth, Daniel & Jordan. My three grandchildren Brielle, Evan & Jonathan.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? *

N/A

Education: *

Associates in Architectural Engineering

Occupation: *

39 years as a carpenter, builder and general contractor.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: *

Former Mayor of Naugatuck. I currently serve as Burgess.

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

The Borough's taxes are too high and need to be reduced. I will continue to be conservative during our budget process and look for ways to cut spending. I will also continue to work with the current Mayor to increase our economic development which will build up our tax base and in turn lower taxes for our residences.

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

The biggest difference is my experience serving as Mayor. I have critical historical knowledge regarding the inner workings of the town which gives me an advantage over the other candidates.

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

As Mayor, I developed a no tax increase budget working with our Town Board's to help give relief to our resident's.

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

We moved to Naugatuck from Bridgeport in 1985 and have raised our family here and I've run my construction company out of Naugatuck since moving here. I have a lot invested in Naugatuck and I will do my best to represent my constituents interests in our Town government.