Politics & Government

Wilton Election 2021 Profile: Lianne Griswold Acosta-Rua

Lianne Griswold Acosta-Rua shared views with Patch about running for Constable.

Republican Lianne Griswold Acosta-Rua, 54, is running for Constable in Wilton.
Republican Lianne Griswold Acosta-Rua, 54, is running for Constable in Wilton. (Photo courtesy of Lianne Griswold Acosta-Rua campaign)

WILTON, CT — The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Republican Lianne Griswold Acosta-Rua, 54, is running for Constable in Wilton.

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Occupation: Consultant

Family:Gaston (husband), Daria (23), Alex (21) and Andrew (16)

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Experience: Currently serving as one of Wilton's Constables and as a member of the Wilton Library's Board of Trustees

Family in government: No

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

Protecting the valuable assets and resources of our town. I intend to volunteer my time and effort to making Wilton a better place for all its citizens.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I grew up in Wilton and moved back here to raise my family here.

Accomplishments:

I am a hard working volunteer who has dedicated time and effort giving back to our community over the course of my life in Wilton - from being a Girl Scout leader to a member of the Wilton Garden Club, volunteer for the Family and Children's Agency, and Wilton Library, and etc.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am passionate about Wilton and about making it a better place to live for all of our families and residents.

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