Stratford Election 2021: Christopher Pia Running For Town Council

STRATFORD, CT — The 2021 municipal election is heating up in Stratford with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 and cast their ballots for the position of mayor, along with seats on the Town Council, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning and more.

Stratford Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Republican Christopher Pia, 35, is running for re-election to the Stratford Town Council in the 1st District.

Occupation: Insurance & Financial Services

Family:
Gary & Michele Pia - Parents
Andrew Pia - Brother

Experience: Current 1st District Councilman & Council Chairman for the Town of Stratford

Family in government: No

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Continuing to grow and develop our grand list while at the same time, remaining fiscally responsible with our month to month and yearly cash flow. Over the past four years that I have been on the council, and we have bonded less and took the initiative to refinance millions of dollars that will save the Stratford taxpayers over the foreseeable future.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

Stratford is my home and I have been volunteering here my entire life with many of the staple organizations that make our town the great place that it is. I know the people, I know their concerns and most importantly, and I have successfully demonstrated over the past four years that I can work with everyone by having a professional conversation and working towards an end goal. I have proven this and it is something I am extremely proud of and wish to continue for another two years.

Accomplishments:

I have represented the 1st District over the past four years with dedication and professionalism and have treated it like a full-time job. When I commit to something, I see it through. That is how I was raised. In addition, and I have run my own business since I was 22 years old and have worked with hundreds of Stratford residents and their businesses as it pertains to my professional career.

Other issues:

When I began four short years ago, I learned local and neighborhood issues that have been here for decades. I have worked tirelessly on resolving them. For example, the flooding concerns on 3rd, 4th, 5th Avenue, and speeding and safety concerns and the continued beautification of our district. These are my priorities that I want to continue to work on and see completed for the residents I represent.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I love this town and always will. I was raised here. I purchased my first home here. This community is my family and I am asking for your vote to continue to represent the 1st District on the Stratford Town Council for one more term. Please allow me to finish the job I started.

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