Trumbull First Selectman Candidates Give Community Center Opinions

TRUMBULL, CT — All first selectman candidates will attend a Senior Commission meeting to learn more about the proposed new $15 million community center that would function as a new senior center.

Democrat Vicki Tesoro said she believes the current senior center should be renovated, partially with a state grant meant to upgrade its kitchen, according to the Trumbull Times. Republican Paul Lavoie said the project should be delayed until more is known about how the state budget will affect Trumbull.

Trumbull is set to lose $3.4 million in education cost sharing funds under Gov. Dannel Malloy's latest executive action, which would go into effect in October. The loss could be reduced if the legislature passes a budget.

Unaffiliated candidate Michael Redgate said a cost-benefit analysis should be performed before proceeding, according to the Connecticut Post.

First Selectman Tim Herbst who isn't running for re-election has been a strong supporter of the new center.