Trumbull Candidate Profile: Ashley Gaudiano Town Council

TRUMBULL, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Trumbull and there are plenty of 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.

Ashley Gaudiano is running for Town Council in the 4th district as a Democrat. She works in communications and advocacy with Connecticut nonprofits. She is an incumbent for her position.

Are you running for office in Trumbull? Contact Rich Scinto at rich.scinto@patch.com for information on being featured in a candidate's profile and submitting campaign announcements to Trumbull Patch.

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is ensuring all residents enjoy a high quality of life. This means maintaining a stable tax rate, funding education at an appropriate level and in a way that allows students to thrive, and ensuring our First Responders receive adequate
resources to keep our town safe. I will continue to do my due diligence on issues that come before the council, attend town meetings, and show up to each and every council meeting ready to listen and vote appropriately.

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

I show up to every single meetings and have a deep grasp of the issues. Where I don't know something, I do the work to learn about it.

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

I work in a fast paced environment that requires constant research, community outreach, and listening and working with people of all different backgrounds. These skills are directly applicable to my job as a Town Council member.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Listen first, speak second.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I've thoroughly enjoyed my first term on the Town Council and have learned so much about the process of municipal governance. I look forward to serving my district again.