Patch Candidate Profile: Tony Scinto, 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 Tony Scinto is a Trumbull resident running for Town Council in District 7.

Education

Eastern Connecticut State University

What is your occupation?

Sr Field Tech

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

Wife Michelle, 2 daughters Kayla 26 Sara 23

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

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

14 years on the Trumbull Town Council

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?

Give back to the Town, and to improve the town

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

Taxes do to property revaluation

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

voted for taxes increase 6 years in a row

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

voter for tax increase 6 years in a row

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

What ever some ask me about when knocking doors

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

hard working and listen to your neighbors concerns