DERBY — The Valley Indy emailed general questions to the candidates running for the Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen in the City of Derby.
The questions were sent Sept. 25 to the political party chairmen of the Democratic and Republican parties. They were asked to distribute the questions to the candidates.
The deadline to respond was Oct. 16.
The Valley Indy is publishing all responses received by the deadline.
RONALD M. SILL
Incumbent running in the Second Ward on the Democratic line
Spouse/children names: Wife, Joyce; children Krista, Jessica, Amy and Kimberly
Years lived in Derby: Lifelong resident
High School: Derby HS
Current Employment: Retired
Civic groups/community service involvement:
Volunteer Firefighter
Member and Past Captain of Paugassett Hook and Ladder Company
Member, Derby Elks Lodge
Member, Catholic War Veterans
Member, Adriatic Marchegian Club, Derby
Prior gov’t experience, if any:
30 years, Derby Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen
Former City Sheriff
Former Member Derby Zoning Commission
Former Board of Education, served as vice-chairman
Job experience that could help you be an Alderman/Alderwoman?
“Before retirement I was a Production Control Manager at Lifetouch in Derby. I managed over 100 people in my departments, procuring materials, meeting deadlines and obtaining maximum quality. I also ran the Building Maintenance Department responsible for total building maintenance in entire building and out.”
In your personal opinion, what are the two biggest challenges facing the City of Derby?
“Stabilize taxes and bring in new business. Most important for Derby is to increase tax base to take the burden off the homeowners. Need to finally put words into action on redevelopment zone. Why everybody else and not Derby?
We need to have a team dedicated to this number one priority. No more talk, please. Action. We all want this. There’s no division on this. Let’s get it together. I will push this because there is no other choice for our City.”
