Patch Candidate Profile: Maria Conlon, Derby Treasurer

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.

Democrat Maria Conlon, 40, is a Derby resident running for treasurer.

Education

Bachelors degree at Uconn

What is your occupation?

Financial advisor for 16 years

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

Choose to not disclose

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Currently treasurer

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?

Help revive my hometown

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

Financial revivement

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

My experience with money management

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

Vetted and implemented progress on the pension plan and it’s growth

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Be the hardest worker in the room