CT Patch Candidate Profile: Luis Estrella For 137th House District

NORWALK, CT — The 2022 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Eyes are primarily focused on the gubernatorial election, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs. All five of Connecticut's congressional seats, plus one U.S. Senate seat, are up for grabs as well.

There are 151 seats in the state House of Representatives and 36 in the state Senate. Democrats currently hold majorities in both chambers

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

Luis Estrella, a Norwalk resident, is running for State Representative House District 137.

Campaign website

https://m.facebook.com/1000836...

Party affiliation

Republican

Education

N/A

Occupation

City of Norwalk - 2 or 3 years

Family

AnaVivian Estrella, 2 year old twins Liliana and Sophia Estrella (planned babies) and 8 month old Emilia Estrella (surprise baby).

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

My wife and I both work for the city of Norwalk.

Age

35

Previous public office, appointive or elective

N/A

Why are you seeking this office?

I have volunteered in my community for years and individual impact is great, but in order to make certain necessary improvements, we need elected officials who will be truly receptive to the community they represent.

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

Investment in the community, l am and will continue to focus on improving local quality of life. I sit on many boards and committees in order to make a difference year round not just during election cycles.

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

Parental Rights, public safety, micromobility infrastructure

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

I have worked my way up in every position I have held. Even in my volunteering and community service. I started as a weekend volunteer for a couple of hours and was asked to join the board. I became involved in joint projects with other nonprofits, they then asked me to join their boards. What I had to offer was hard work, the desire to make a difference, and the motivation to lead community change. Through this involvement I have been a part of the leadership teams creating outdoor trails, classrooms, and campaigns to get residents outside.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Luck comes from hard work.

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

My goal is to make a community where people wanna work and start families while being inclusive and representing all cultures.