Patch Candidate Profile: Gino DiGiovanni, Derby Mayor

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

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

Republican Gino DiGiovanni, 42, is a Derby resident running for mayor.

Education

Construction Managment CCSU

What is your occupation?

Business Owner DiGiovanni and Sons Construction

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

Wife Heidi and 2 stepsons

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Current Board of Aldermen

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?

To move Derby in the right direction.

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

Financial responsibility and Transparency. As a business owner I plan to roll up my sleeves and get to work and restore the constituents faith in the office of Mayor.

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

Business owner over 25 years.

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

Charter revision, restore bipartisanship, community involvement and restoring Derby Pride.

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

Successful business owner over 25 years.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

If you want something in life you have to work hard for it.

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

I'm a lifelong Derby resident and I will give my heart and soul into this position. I hope I can count on your support on election day.