West Haven Candidate Profile: Conlon For City Council

WEST HAVEN, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in West Haven and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

William X. Conlon, 77, is running for a seat on the City Council in the 2nd District as a Democrat.

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Family:

Deborah Conlon, wife

Education:

B. A. Southern Connecticut State University

Occupation:

Retired

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

City Council 2011-13

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

High property tax. Increase tax base.

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

I am a Democratic supporter of Mayor Rossi.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Quality of life: noise control.

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

As councilman, helped acquire Allingtown FD for city, instituted income-based tax abatement procedure, voted in anti-blight ordinance.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Always bet a full house.

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

I am currently matriculating in the MFA program at SCSU.

Campaign website:

www.MayorNancyRossi.com