Derby Board Of Aldermen/Alderwomen Candidate Thomas Donofrio

Donofrio

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.

THOMAS DONOFRIO
Incumbent running in the First Ward on the Democratic line

Spouse: Maria Carloni Donofrio

Years lived in Derby: Entire life

High School: Derby High School Class of 1982

College:
Credits from Mattatuck Community College, Waterbury, CT

Current Employment: City of Derby Police Department

Civic groups/community service involvement:

Adriatic Marchegian (A.M.) Club 
Paugassett Hook and Ladder Company #4
Past volunteer and paid coach, Derby High School football and baseball programs

Prior gov’t experience, if any:

Currently serve on the City of Derby’s Board of Aldermen for the First Ward since 2015
BOA Blight Subcommittee since 2015

Job experience that could help you be an Alderman/Alderwoman? Why are you running for the Derby Board of Aldermen/Alderwomen?

My work experience as a police officer and years of established public service and community involvement, along with my will to work for Derby’s betterment, will benefit its citizens and Derby as a whole.”

In your personal opinion, what are the two biggest challenges facing the City of Derby?

Charter revision and downtown redevelopment. Additionally, we need a true financial advisor.”

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