Patch Candidate Profile: Joy Colon, 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.

Democrat Joy Colon, 47, is a Trumbull resident running for Town Council in District 6.

Education

Bachelor of Science, New York University and Masters of Science, Fairfield University

What is your occupation?

Special Education Teacher, Twenty Four years

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

Husband of 23 years and three sons, Ethan (20), Vaughn (16), and Avery (12)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Town Council since 2019

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?

All communities deserve people who represent their collective needs and individual stake in the place they call home. I have and will continue to give my very best in the interest of my neighbors.

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

The quality of life investment that we all made in selecting Trumbull as our home must be maintained for us and generations to come. As an elected official, I have had the privilege of ensuring that our town thrives. I intend to prioritize emergent concerns while proactively planning for the future of Trumbull and "We" will do this together!

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

It would be my hope that we are all committed to the betterment of Trumbull. With certainty, I can say that I wish for the success of my town.

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

During my campaign, I want to continue to focus on representing all of Trumbull's residents. We have the elderly who wish to age in place. We have schools that are thriving but require upgrades on aging infrastructure. We have to continue funding our medical services and those that keep us safe. Stable taxes will mean stable families. All of this must be done while fostering a "more equitable, diverse, and inclusive Trumbull" for everyone!

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

This position is a volunteer one, but a position of responsibility, one I take seriously. I have had the opportunity to effect positive change in our community by serving in this capacity. My contributions have garnered; appointments to commissions and boards, capital improvements, expedition of state funding, civic engagement, and a host of other accomplishments.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

"Our time on this earth is limited, spend it wisely."

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

I am a lifelong public servant. I promise to remain informed and your trust in me will guide my choices. The question that I always ask myself is: How can I use my position to make my community and someone's life better?