Raised in Milford and a proud graduate of its public schools, I am deeply connected to the community I call home. My educational journey began at Kay Avenue School, now known as West Shore Middle School, and continued at Jonathan Law High School. From there, I earned a degree with distinction from Yale University and pursued advanced studies in public policy at Trinity College.

I am blessed to share my life with my high school sweetheart, Michelle Morano. Together, we have raised three incredible daughters—Rebecca, Melissa, and Meghan, an incredible son-in-law Aaron Sanner, and are the proud grandparents of two beautiful granddaughters, Madelyn and Naomi.

It was an honor to serve as Milford’s 11th mayor, succeeding Mayor Benjamin Blake. In this role, I worked tirelessly to build a better Milford for our families, businesses, and future generations.

My professional career has equipped me with valuable experience in leadership and strategic planning, having held executive positions at esteemed organizations including Dunn & Bradstreet, The Hartford, MassMutual, Connecticut Mutual, PepsiCo, and AT&T. Through these roles, I have learned how to implement process improvements, apply technology, and introduce efficiencies to drive down operating costs.

That is the leadership I will bring to City Hall if elected mayor. As costs continue to rise, it is the mayor’s duty to provide strong leadership and implement cost mitigation measures, rather than simply passing those costs along to taxpayers who are already bearing a substantial burden. I will work to ensure that Milford operates as efficiently and effectively as possible, balancing the need for progress with fiscal responsibility.

As your mayor, I am committed to fostering growth, enhancing our schools, supporting small businesses, and preserving the unique charm that makes Milford a special place to live and work. Being Mayor is more than photo ops and ribbon cutting. It is hard work and requires being into the details. It is said people run for office for one of two reasons. They want to be something or they want to do something. There is much to do and together, we can ensure a brighter and more fiscally responsible future for our community.

I humbly ask for your support and your vote so I may once again serve  Milford with dedication, vision, and heart.

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