Wallingford Election: Craig Fishbein 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 Craig Fishbein, 56, is running for re-election to the Wallingford Town Council.

Occupation: Trial Attorney Concentrating In Civil Litigation, Family Law, Domestic Violence, Civil And Constitutional Rights

Family: Married to Rhonda B. Fishbein for 29 years

Experience: Currently on Town Council - Also State Representative for 90th General Assembly District

Family in government: No.

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

The effect of the pandemic on our families and businesses. From the loss of life to the loss of jobs, from the inadequacy of distance learning to the increase in crime. All of these things are pressing issues that have to be addressed. Some now, and some over time.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

My filter for decision-making is to follow the principles of: smaller government, lower taxes, and less interference with the day-to-day affairs of our law-abiding citizens.

Accomplishments:

My long history of standing up for the little guy, for fighting for openness and transparency, and questioning why things are done in a certain fashion.

Other issues:

I tend to ask a lot of questions (some say TOO MANY questions) that peel back the onion on government. I am a staunch advocate for openness and transparency in government.

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