Trumbull Patch Candidate Profile: Richard Croll

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 Richard Croll, 57, is a Trumbull resident running for the Board of Assessment Appeals.

Education

BS Electrical Engineering University of Bridgeport, Management of Technology Fairfield University

What is your occupation?

Semi-retired, Trustee of The William Weir Duncan Living Trust & estate executor 2 years, Former Technical Project Manager GE/Infosys/Voya Financial 25 years

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

Single

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

None

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

No

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?

I want to do my part to help our town government run smoothly, efficiently and transparently.

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

The burdensome shift of the tax base from commercial to residential properties. I intent to provide an objective review of all property assessment appeals, to make sure valuations are correctly assessed.

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

I joined the United for Trumbull team to do my part, as a longtime resident of the town, to make sure our town government is working in the best interest of our citizens and local businesses.

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

No incumbent.