Stafford 2023 Elections: Mike Delano, Board Of Education

STAFFORD, CT — Mike Delano is running for a school board seat in Stafford in the 2023 election.

Name

Mike Delano

How old will you be as of Election Day?

49

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

What city or town do you live in?

Stafford

What office are you seeking?

Board of Education

If you are running in a district, you can specify the district here.

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

High School, Trade School, Licened Electrician

What is your occupation?

HVAC Sales Boston

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

I am Married and have been since 2001. I have 2 girls. One of them is a Junior at the University of New Hampshire and the other is a Senior at Stafford High School.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Yes, The Board of Education, Planning and Zoning, Economic Development Commission

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 would like to continue my volunteer position on the BOE as I feel the community will need Board members who understand their values and share the same beliefs in how the education system needs to show our students what real education is for and how it pertains to the real world.

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

Listening to the public on what the majority is looking for in the education of their children.

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

The Major difference I see is my longevity involvement with the schools. The countless volunteering at all levels of education in and outside of the schools. My participation in multiple organizations and events with the district.

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

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

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

My experience is with budgets and school improvements as it follows my day-to-day line of work. I am in schools all day providing guidance and consulting with improvements to the environment and academic spaces.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Circumstance does not change responsibilities.