Trumbull Candidate Profile: Paul Timpanelli For Board Of Finance

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.

Paul Timpanelli is running for Board of Finance as a Democrat.

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.

Occupation:

Commercial Real Estate Agent, Hodson Realty, 3 yrs., Consultant, Connections
Plus, LLC, President, 3 yrs. Former President & CEO, Bridgeport Regional
Business Council

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Trumbull Conservation Commission 1971-75, Inland-Wetlands Commission,
1973-73, Board of Education, 1987-89, Charter Revision Commission, twice,
elected Town Clerk, 1975-81, Elected First Selectman, 1981-87.

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

Tax Stabilization, my approach is to critically review and measure the
value of town services, control town expenses, and build the tax base, while
working to reform the property tax system on a state level.

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

My experience

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

My career has been diverse and accomplished.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Make a friend everyday.

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

My work ethic, my accomplishments in every role I’ve played, and my
integrity are my assets