Norwalk Election: Matthew Hitchcock Merluzzi For Common Council

NORWALK, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in town will be on the ballot.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 2, Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on a few topics.

Matthew Hitchcock Merluzzi is running for the Common Council at large in Norwalk.

Occupation: Commodity Analyst

Experience: none

Family in government: no

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Bringing long term thinking to construction and zoning decisions. Construction in town is running unchecked by our current leadership. Decisions we make need to be smarter and more considerate of current residents and the local environment.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I'm not beholden to the existing power structure in the town of Norwalk. I'm willing and able to buck the establishment when it means putting the interests of the town's current residents first.

Accomplishments:

As an engineering major and commodity analyst, I'm good at breaking down problems and coming up with simple and creative solutions.

Other issues:

Taking a fresh look at traffic solutions to improve traffic flow, protecting small business from overly ambitious construction projects, improving the quality of education in town and increasing the amount of green space in town.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I've crossed the country twice on a motorcycle. I'm an avid cook and I can smoke a decent brisket. I would like Norwalk to retain as much of its small town feel as possible.