Ridgefield Election 2021 Profile: Joseph Pastore

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Joseph Pastore, 55, is running for ZBA in Ridgefield.

Occupation: Attorney

Family:Donna (wife) Kirsten, Joseph and Jillian (RHS 12)

Experience: Board of Assessment and ZBA

Family in government: No

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

Civility. We are better when we work together. We have been pulled apart for political gain by some.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I can only write about myself. I have been on two town boards, I am a nationally ranked attorney, and I believe I add value, and fairness and clarity to the ZBA.

Accomplishments:

My prior service, My 15 years as AV Preeminent as an attorney. My 26 years in town.

Other issues:

Decency. Fairness. Truth.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

If we all know the truth, we will agree more. Listen to the people who did well in school, and were attentive in class and not to those who are just spewing their opinion or nonsense. Truth is not subjective.