Wallingford Election 2021: Vinny Cervoni Running For Town Council

WALLINGFORD, CT — The 2021 municipal election is heating up in Wallingford with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 and cast their ballots for the position of mayor, along with seats on the Town Council and Board of Education.

Wallingford Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Republican Vinny Cervoni, 53, is running for re-election to the Wallingford Town Council.

Occupation: Attorney, Private Practice

Family: Jane is my wife. Our 12-year-old rescue Aussie is Jeter.

Experience: Town Council

Family in government: No

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Continuing to provide essential services while maintaining stable taxes.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

As a result of the pandemic lockdown, I arranged for and conducted the town council meetings via a zoom platform.

Accomplishments:

During my 12 years on the council, I have spent the past four terms as chairman, having been elected vice-chairman in my second term. I have steered the council through some very difficult meetings and issues, including lengthy virtual meetings.

Other issues:

Difficult decisions, like the purchase of the 3M building for future police station and supporting the hosting agreement for data centers to come to town will have an immediate and future impact on the town.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I have participated in significant decisions which will have a positive impact on Wallingford for many years beyond my lifetime.