Patch Candidate Profile: Joe Pifko, 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.

Republican Joe Pifko is a Trumbull resident running for Town Council in District 5.

Education

BS, Emerson College, MBA, Sacred Heart University

What is your occupation?

Retired Senior Institutional Consultant Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

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

Married to Pat, 3 daughters, 4 grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

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

Yes, Town Council, two terms, Vice Chair of TC

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 make a positive contribution to the Town of Trumbull

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

Taxes, we need to control spending and increase economic growth.

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

I have experience. Anyone running for public office deserves our respect.

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

Preserving our home town character, for both our seniors and young families.

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

Serving as the Vice Chair of the TC and serving as the Co-Chair of the Senior /Community/Library Building Committee.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Do your Best!