West Haven Election 2023: Dave Riccio Sr. Running For City Council

WEST HAVEN, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in West Haven with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 and cast their ballots for the position of mayor, along with seats on the City Council, Board of Education and more.

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

Dave Riccio Sr., 65, is running for election to the West Haven City Council as a Republican.

If you are running in a district, you can specify the district here.

8th

Education.

St. Lawrence School, West Haven H.S., C.W.Post College ( L.I.U. ) Criminal Justice

What is your occupation?

Retired from Dichello Distributors 20 years

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

Proud father of twins Rachel and David Jr. Rachel works as a dispatcher for Nelson Ambulance Service and David Jr. works for East Shore Travel and is seeking reelection to West Haven's Board of Assessment.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No..just my son who I stated before is an elected official of West Haven

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

West Haven City Council 1981-85, 99-01, 13-17...5 terms
Ethics Committee 1981-85
Planning and Zoning Commissioner 2009 - 2011

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?

Public Service has been a passion of mine over half my life. We need decision makers that place the best interest and concerns of residents first and the residents of our city deserve only the best. My proven history as a city councilman is that of a person that places people above politics.

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

Honest and Capable Leadership

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

Decades of proven leadership

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Public Safety has been an increasing concern to the entire city. Increase city revenue with true impacting economic development. Do whatever I can do to relieve the burden of the taxpayers. Elderly and our youth deserve only the best from our city and I will never stop making sure they receive nothing but the best.

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

40 years of involvement in West Haven's youth program in leadership and mentor positions.

Founder of the West Haven High School Athletic Hall of Fame

Past Assistant baseball and football coach West Haven High School

Ethics Committee Member 1981-85

Past President West Shore Athletic League

Past commission member of the Planning and Zoning

Gold Bat recipient for Community Service

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Always respect one another and be passionate on whatever you set your goals and sights on.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I will never disappoint them as their city council representative and their concerns and voices will be at the forefront.

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