Patch Candidate Profile: Matthew Mihalcik, Newtown Legislative Council

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

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

Small business lender Matthew Mihalcik, 38, is running for re-election to the Legislative Council - District 2, as a Republican. He holds a BA in criminology from Central Connecticut State University, and his wife, Melissa, is the owner of Floral Designs by Melissa in Sandy Hook.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Elected to Newtown Board of Finance 2019 & Legislative Council 2021 Appointed to Newtown Economic Development Commission 2014-2019 & CH Booth Library Board of Trustees 2015-2019

Why are you seeking this office?

I am seeking reelection to the Legislative Council to continue the work I have done helping maintain our strong financial position and reasonable development.

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

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is taxes, and I intend to continue to look at policy to ensure that we make sound financial decisions in the future. It is one thing to cut a budget but a better process starts with setting policy on best spending practices.

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

Experience both in local politics and finance

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

Stable taxes, good roads, properly funded schools and reasonable development

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

Strong fiscal responsibility both while on the Board of Finance and Council

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Be honest and direct

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

I earned the Eagle Scout award in the Boy Scouts of America