Patch Candidate Profile: Debra Silber, Trumbull Town Council

TRUMBULL, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Trumbull and there are plenty of local races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Debra Silber is a Trumbull resident running for Town Council in District 1.

Please give us your party affiliation.

unaffiliated

Education

BA, State University of New York at Albany; MFA, Southern Connecticut State University

What is your occupation?

Journalist

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

Husband Tony; three grown children

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

None

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?

To engage more with my community and support efforts to keep Trumbull a great place to live.

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

Keeping taxes stable; I will use my role on the town council to advocate for this.

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

I'm running as part of a team with a solid track record that's proven to be good for Trumbull.

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

I will focus on maintaining our parks, recreational and culture resources; supporting continued excellence in our schools, and keeping taxes low and making responsible fiscal decisions.

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

As a journalist, I've developed the ability to listen, to ask questions, and to discern the facts around complex matters. As a parent and working mother, I understand the challenges and joys of raising a family and appreciate the role that our community plays in both.