Patch Candidate Profile: Ernie Ricco​, Wilton Constable

WILTON, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Wilton and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Wilton Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Ernie Ricco, 60, is running for re-election to Wilton constable as a Democrat.

Education.

BS Business

What is your occupation?

Property Management 38 years - Collegiate Football Coach 25 years

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

Brenda Joy Scott Ricco wife, special education teacher ... Ricky Ricco son 32 NBC Sports Emmy Award Winner ... Elle Ricco 31 Mother of our 7 month old Grandson Leonardo George ... Lori Ricco 30 Attorney ... Emilie 29 NYU administrator ... Blaze 19 Syracuse Sophomore ... Peyton 18 Syracuse Freshman

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Wilton Constable 2017-present, Stratford Town Councliman 1985-1987

Why are you seeking this office?

Having served the community in elected and appointed Government Commissions, Boards and Committees for 38 years, I have been asked to continue to serve a 4th term as Constable. I believe there is nothing more honorable than community service. Important Personal and Government pillars to me are Family, Quality of Life, Respect, Education, Integrity, Character, and Communication.

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

Quality of Life ... to serve the only way I know how ... the RICCO way with Respect, Integrity, Character, Communication and Organization

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

Experience and Heart

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

Civility in Government and Community Service

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

successfully married 38 years having raised 6 children into adulthood while running a business of 38 years, coaching college football and serving my community since the age of 22.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

the best advice is "the 24 hour rule ... always wait and think" ... the next best advice is ... "the best advice is no advice"

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

I enjoy being a father, husband, son, coach, entrepreneur and community servant