Patch Candidate Profile: Joseph Tamburri, Norwalk Board Of Selectmen

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

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

Joseph Tamburri, 76, is a Norwalk resident running for the Board of Selectmen.

Education

University of New Haven, Bachelor Degree, Business Administration.

What is your occupation?

Retired: Customer Relations Manager with an electric and water public utility company 15+ years. Retired: Marketing/Sales with Met Life for 15+ years.

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

This year my wife and I celebrated our 50th wedding with our two daughters and our nine year old grandson Miles and our longtime friends and family.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

None.

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

Norwalk City Treasurer- elected 2 terms. First Taxing District Water Dept. Commissioner & Treasurer Elected. Oak Hills Golf Commission & Authority 10+ years Appointed.

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?

I wish to continue serving the city of Norwalk and give back to a city that we grew up in and raised our children here.

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

Advocating for smarter growth and professional government and future economic sustainability for all our residents.

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

At this time not sure what they stand for.