Stafford Elections 2023: Melissa Augusto, Town Clerk

STAFFORD, CT — Melissa Augusto is running for town clerk in Stafford.

Name

Melissa Augusto

How old will you be as of Election Day?

40

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

What city or town do you live in?

Stafford Springs

What office are you seeking?

Town Clerk

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

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

Associate in Science Degree in Nursing

What is your occupation?

Nurse - 7 years

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

I have been married to my husband for 20 Years. He served in the military and is currently in law enforcement.
Together we have 3 children, Wyatt-17 a senior at Cheney Tech, Callie-15 a sophomore at Stafford High and Zander-13 an 8th grader at Stafford Middle School.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

N/A

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

No

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 am looking for a challenging position within my community that will give me an opportunity to meet the many residents of this town. It is also a chance to learn about this town while being able to help the people of Stafford.

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

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

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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?

Being a nurse, I am
detail oriented, a multitasker and committed to helping.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

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