South Windsor Candidate Profile: Rick Balboni, Town Council

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — The 2023 municipal election season is heating up in South Windsor, and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Name: Rick Balboni

How old will you be as of Election Day? 53

Does your campaign have a website? If so, include the URL here.

https://swrepublicans.com

What city or town do you live in? South Windsor

What office are you seeking? Town Council

Please give us your party affiliation: Republican

Education: Bachelor's of Science - Accounting

What is your occupation? Financial Controller

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

Wife - Jacqueline 52
Daughters - Alexandra 31, Anastasia 29, Antonia 27
Granddaughter- Avery 1

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective? Constable - 2017-2021

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?

South Windsor's over spending and poor budget review by the majority party over the previous six years has caused our residents to shoulder an excessive tax burden.

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

Taxes - I intend to focus on fiscal responsibility and do whatever is necessary within my power to reduce our residents' tax burden.

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

My financial background and experience with budgeting, identifying wasteful overspending
and holding the right people responsible.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

They do not listen to the community at large, but instead continue to push their agendas knowing they hold a super majority and they "have the votes."

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

Responsible growth

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

I was always told that God gave me two ears and one mouth for a reason. I have always listened more than I talk.