Candidate Biographies

Mary Beth Thornton is a proud, lifelong resident of Trumbull. She grew up on Laurie Road and attended St. Theresa’s Elementary School, Hillcrest Middle School and graduated from Trumbull High School in 1976. A community activist for nearly 20 years, Mary Beth has served on the Town Council for the past eight years, where she is the Democratic Minority Leader and represents the Nichols district.

After high school, Mary Beth attended the University of Bridgeport (UB), where she graduated Summa cum laude and received a dual degree in biology and art before attending the Medical College of Georgia for a Masters of Science in Medical Illustration. After college, she made a lifechanging decision by accepting a position as a medical illustrator at King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Medical Center in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. After 4 years it was time to come home to Trumbull.

Mary Beth married Dr. Scott Thornton in 1992, and moved to Greenbriar Road, where she lived for 12 years and became an active member of the community. From 1985 to the present she’s worked as an independent consultant on the production of medical teaching materials including: surgical textbooks, instructional materials for specialized medical/surgical presentations, and medical illustrations for pharmaceutical marketing. Prior to her work as a consultant, Mary Beth was employed at the Yale Department of Surgery where she produced CD-ROM-based instructional series, including animation of surgical techniques for advanced laparoscopic surgical techniques.

Mary Beth and Scott currently live on Cherry Gate Lane with their daughters, Sara and Emma, and their dog, Rocko. Both daughters attend Trumbull public schools.

Rose Lodice
Town Clerk

Trumbull Town Clerk 2005 – 2009
Certified Connecticut Town Clerk
Assisted with the Trumbull Curriculum Department in the development of course materials and instruction for primary grade students to better understand the Town election process – 2009
Served on the Trumbull Town Council for 10 years
Secured a $2.4 million state grant and managed the construction of a new state-of-the-art performance space 1996-2000
30-year record of commitment to the community through volunteerism on Boards and Commissions
Eleven years as a library specialist at Sacred Heart University Library
Managed a non-profit organization for 17 years.
Named to Connecticut Post Fairfield County “Women of Substance”
Daughter Kris, son-in law Ted, granddaughters Sarah Rose and Kayla Marie, and her life partner Guy Rocco

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Upon taking office as Town Clerk in 2005, Rose became aware of a basement full of vital town documents that had suffered years of neglect and improper storage in the lower storage area of the Town Clerk’s vault. She initiated a project of reclaiming and reorganizing those documents at a minimum of expense to the Town. Those documents were organized and stored correctly for easy accessibility and use for decades to come.

Goals for My Term
New technology is increasingly enhancing and improving document creation, storage and management. I am looking forward to bringing new and innovative ways to implement new technology in the Town Clerk’s office while decreasing operating costs. I will continue with the extended office hours I initiated in my first term as Town Clerk. I will also reinstall the collection jar on the Clerk’s desk that enabled the Town Clerk’s office to send over $900 of Calling Cards to our servicemen and women fighting overseas.

Tom Christiano
Town Treasurer

Life-long resident of Trumbull
Graduate of Fairfield Preparatory School in 1981
Graduate of State University of New York, College at Cortland, in 1985
Town Council from 1999 to 2007
State Representative from 2007-2008, representing the 134th District in the Connecticut General Assembly
Active member of the Trumbull Democratic Town Committee
Married to Kathleen Maher
Two sons, Teige and Lliam
Owns and operates a self-storage business

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Tom is most proud of sponsoring the senior tax relief program, tax freeze and deferment programs. He also sponsored the volunteer firemen and EMS stipend fund.

Gregg Basbagill
Town Council Representative, District One

Social Studies Teacher at Trumbull High School (1999-present)
Advisor for many clubs, most notably the Fed Challenge and the classes of 2007, 2011 and 2015
Certified UConn Early College Experience Instructor, and have written ECE curricula for American Studies and Economics
Attended Trumbull public schools K-12 (THS Class of ’94)
Bachelors in History and Secondary Education from Salisbury University in 1998
Masters in Political Science from Southern Connecticut State University and a Sixth Year in Educational Leadership from SCSU
Married to Fran Basbagill, who is also a teacher at THS
Father of two children: Maggie (6) and Timmy (5)
AYSO soccer coach for the U5 “Dragons”
Bass Player, singer, songwriter for local rock band, The Motherboards

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
This past year, I advised Trumbull High School’s senior class. We had a banner year, raising enough money in to lower prom ticket prices by ten dollars, donate $4,000 to the scholarship fund, and fund the purchase of an activities sign for the exterior of Trumbull High School.

Goals for My Term
As Mary Beth Thornton would like to do, “right the course.” To me, this means voting to pass budgets that don’t slash programs in the schools or throughout town. I believe that our town is great because of the investments in education, parks, and infrastructure, and I will not vote to allow those investments to decay.

John Lawlor
Town Council Representative, District One

26 years in law enforcement, Darien Police Dept. Currently assigned as training division supervisor
Police instructor, certifications include: youth crisis intervention, suicide recognition & management and critical incident stress debriefing
Member of the South West Regional Emergency Response Team, serving the towns of Darien, Trumbull, Monroe, Easton, Wilton and Westport.
Vice President of the Darien Police Association, former President, Treasurer and contract negotiator.
Licensed clinical social worker
B.S. Degree in Criminal Justice, Iona College
M.S. Degree in Clinical Social Work, Fordham University
Fairfield County Detective School
Volunteer in the Black Rock Church marriage ministry, co-leader of a marriage preparation class.

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
In 2008 I proposed and implemented a crisis intervention team at the Darien Police Department. This team of specially trained officers responds to calls involving persons in psychiatric crisis. The team members are able to recognize and interact with these individuals and connect them and their families with mental health services and keep them out of the criminal justice system.

Goals for My Term
My goal is to seek opportunities for fiscal improvement to the town. Trumbull is a wonderful place to live and I’d like to contribute by keeping taxes in check. There needs to be balance between great services and affordable tax rates.

Robert J Sojka Jr.
Town Council Representative, District Two

Managing member and COO of The Concord Group construction company since 1988
Started company after attending The University Of New Haven
Sold company in 2006
Started Canterbury Development and Southport Holdings in 2006, which he currently operates with his wife Heidi.
Moved to Trumbull in 2000
Five children: Ashley, Taylor, Eric, Joshua & Cameron, all of whom attended Trumbull Public Schools
Member of the St. Catherine Parish in Nichols
Director for many youth groups throughout area churches including Holy Rosary Parish in Ansonia and Lady of Fatima in Bridgeport

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
I was instrumental in the creation of the non-profit organization, “Peace Of Heart” which raises money for children at risk or in crisis. The dollars are earmarked to help children in transition due to their family situation.

Goals for My Term
If elected I will be energetic in my position as a Town Council member, carefully listening to my neighbors’ questions and concerns. I will bring their voices with me to our government meetings with hopes to make a meaningful point of view. I will do my best to balance the needs of family, schools and other town services, while paying attention to taxation and the need to keep spending under control.

Fred Palmieri
Town Council Representative, District Two

President, Nichols Improvement Association (NIA), 2007-2008
Member, NIA Board of Trustees, 2009 – present
Member, NIA Executive Board, 2005 – present
Race Director, NIA Jingle Bell Run, 2007 – present
Head Coach, AYSO Soccer, 2008
Assistant Coach, AYSO Soccer, 2006-2007, 2009
Member, Sacred Heart University Alumni Board -1995 – 2005
Bachelor’s degree, Sacred Heart University, 1985
President, Palmieri Real Estate Services 1990 – present
Married since 1996 to Wendy Palmieri (Trumbull native), two children (Joseph & Allison)
Resident of Nichols since 1996

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
As the race director for the NIA Jingle Bell Run, I have encouraged the growth and popularity of the race, nearly doubling the number of entrants over the last four years through enhanced exposure (via Internet & traditional media) and improved organization.

Goals for My Term
If elected, my goal is to serve the interests of the people of District 2, which I believe are best exemplified in the Thornton platform. Through coordination with the First Selectman’s office and the Town Council, I will work to maintain and improve the quality of life here in Trumbull, balancing fiscal realities with constituent objectives.

Mitch Hallock
Town Council Representative, District Three

Graduated from Southern Connecticut State University, with a B.S. in Design and Art
Career in marketing and creative services field, mainly in the computer technology sector for such organizations as USI, MicroWarehouse, Gartner and Westbrook Technologies
President of the Tashua School Fathers’ Club, 2007-2011
Active in Trumbull Little League
Active in Cub Scouts Pack 164
Designed Stamford Police Memorial Day logo
Two sons, Spencer and Owen
Mitch and his wife, Sharon, are members of St. Stephen’s Roman Catholic Church in Trumbull, where Mitch taught religious studies in 2003-2004

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
I am proud of the years I immersed myself leading and devising effective ways to raise funds to better the Tashua School community through my time with the Fathers’ Club. Now, I’d like to focus that talent and energy on a larger scale with a role in the Town Council that will allow me to better my District and the entire Town of Trumbull.

Goals for My Term
If elected I promise to be an energetic member of the Town Council, listening to the views of all of my constituents, regardless of their political affiliations, and understand what is needed for the good of all. Help me get elected and work on doing what makes sense. I have no time for pointing fingers and blaming others, let’s move on and do what’s right!

Vicki Tesoro
Town Council Representative, District Three

Bachelor of Arts, University of Connecticut
Masters of Science in Taxation, PACE University
Self employed fiduciary and individual tax consultant, affiliated with such prestigious law firms as Whitman and Ransom, Robinson and Cole and Smith and Grant., since 1988
Trumbull PTA Council President
PTSA President at Trumbull High School
Madison Middle School PTA President
Tashua School PTA President
Trumbull resident for over 20 years
Married to her husband Tom for 26 years
Two daughters: Laura (THS 2006), and Melissa (THS 2009)
Active volunteer in the Trumbull school system for over 20 years
RYASAP Above and Beyond Award recipient
Active at the Jewish Home for the Elderly
Board Member of the ACE Foundation

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
My most significant accomplishment is the development of the Underage Drinking Forum at Trumbull High School, presented annually to 9th grade students and their parents. This program has received accolades throughout the state and has been a model for similar programs throughout Fairfield County.

Goals for My Term
If elected I will cast common sense votes on issues before me, keeping in mind the diversity of needs and resources of our citizens. I will be an advocate for efficiency and excellence in our town services and in our school system, ensuring that Trumbull continues to provide its citizens with the type of community they have come to expect. I will put the people of Trumbull before any political agenda.

John A. DelVecchio, Jr.
Town Council Representative, District Four
Town Council 2005-present
Owner/Partner, Park City Insurance Group
Owner/Partner, Discount Electricity, LLC
Coach, Technique Tigers Baseball Club, 2007-present
BS, Xavier University
Husband of Laura
Father of John and Raymond, students at Madison Middle School

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
I have lived here since 1973. I love Trumbull and its people. I have been proud to represent my constituents and be part of a town that has become one of the most desirable places to live in the country. I have always, and continue to, support education, infrastructure and public safety.

Goals for My Term
If I am re-elected, I want to be remembered as a man who believes in compromise. There is a fine line that must be walked to ensure that people of all economic levels can live, prosper, raise a family and realize their dreams in Trumbull.

Sonya Wich
Town Council Representative, District Four

Licensed clinical social worker, 1995-present
Member of Academy of Certified Social Workers and National Association of Social Workers
Married to Scott for nine years
Mother of two sons attending Trumbull Early Childhood Education Center (TECEC) and Frenchtown Elementary School
M.S. Degree in Social Work, Columbia University, New York
B.S. Degree in Education, Wheelock College, Boston
Former Director of Quality Assurance for Infant & Child Learning Center, SUNY Health Science Center, Brooklyn, a major New York City early intervention agency
Former member of Trumbull Community Women

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Throughout my career as a social worker, I have regularly identified and assessed the needs of individuals and, in working collaboratively with multiple government and social services agencies, created solutions to real problems impacting people’s everyday lives.

Goals for My Term
I want to represent my neighbors in District 4 and empower them in the future of Trumbull. Two years from now, I would hope the residents of District 4 will measure me as an effective voice for their concerns and a dedicated advocate for maintaining and improving Trumbull’s quality of life.

Martha Jankovic-Mark
Town Council Representative, District Five

Three-term incumbent
Attorney
Served on Board of Directors of Trumbull Software Associates, Inc.
JD University of Bridgeport School of Law
LLM in Taxation, Boston University School of Law
BA Business/East European Studies, University of Connecticut
Married to Lawrence Mark, with three children: Jon, Alex, and Larissa
Represented the town in August 2011 Family Circle “10 Best Towns for Families’ article, which ranked Trumbull 7th in the top ten towns nationwide
Volunteer in Trumbull’s school system (room parent, chaperone, PTA)
Volunteer and support the endeavors of the Trumbull Youth Association

Goals for My Term
I always will put the interests of the Town and my district first, making responsible decisions, promoting responsible spending, quality education and carefully planned development. I will think long term and promote environmentally responsible policies.

Matthew C. Reale
Town Council Representative, District Five

Partner, Anthony & Reale, 1992-present
Director, Greater Bridgeport Bar Association
President, McGivney Community Center, Bridgeport
Director, Dan Orlovsky Foundation
Director, Parent Child Resource Center, Derby
Former political science professor, Sacred Heart University, 1992-2005
Chairman, Sacred Heart University Alumni Association, 1999-2003
Judge, Miss America Puerto Rico

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Serving as President of the McGivney Community Center is not only a rewarding experience but also provides me with the ability to provide a group of children with the opportunity to succeed that they otherwise would not have.

Goals for My Term
If elected, I will work to improve the quality of life for Trumbull residents and provide the best opportunity for our children to obtain an exemplary education. In addition, I will work to restore dignity and public confidence and respect in the governing process.

Jerri Fahy Marrocco
Town Council Representative, District Six

Lifelong Trumbull resident
Connecticut License as an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
Member of the Faculty at Yale University School of Nursing
Owner and manager of primary care practice in Fairfield
Member of the allied staff at St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Attended St. Theresa’s Grammar School and St. Joseph’s High School, and graduated from Trumbull High School
Graduate of Western Connecticut State University with a BS in Nursing, Hunter College with a master’s in nursing, Adelphi University for post-graduate work and a doctoral degree from Teacher’s College/Columbia University
Served and participated on community, regional, national, global groups as a consultant, conference presenter, workshop leader and keynote speaker
Active PTA member
Former co-chair of the state of CT Health Education committee
Planned and initiated the “Human Growth and Development Program” for Trumbull parents and children in grades 4-6
Organized Healthy Breakfast Day at Tashua School in collaboration with Bullard Havens’ culinary students
Launched the Breakfast program for the Merton House in collaboration with Christ the King Church
Chaired one of the first Pumpkin Runs to include children
Volunteer clinician of the Medical Reserve Corps
Married to husband Tony, for 41 years
Proud mother of three adult children, Michael, Jennifer and Paul. All were educated in the public school system in Trumbull

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Among the many others listed above, I’m proud that I never left the district I now seek to serve.

Goals for My Term
I hope to return my gratitude through service, and continue to make Trumbull one of the most desirable places to live in the USA.

James Meisner
Town Council Representative, District Six

Managing Director at Commonfund Asset Management Company, a $26 billion non-profit institutional asset management firm, focused on endowments and foundations, since 2004
12 years at RBS Greenwich Capital as a Managing Director where he was responsible for portfolio strategies and research
Attended the University of Chicago, where he earned a BA and MBA, and completed coursework and exams for a PhD in the Graduate School of Business
Trumbull High School Class of 1974
Jim and his wife, Marilyn, sent their three children (Breyten, Jordan and Kristen) through the Trumbull Public Schools. They are active members of First Church Congregational in Fairfield.

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
I am proud of the nearly two years that I have served on the Town Council and hope to be given the opportunity to continue in that role for another term.

Goals for My Term
If elected I will continue to be an energetic member of the Town Council, listening to the views of my constituents and striving to make a meaningful contribution to our town government. I hope to balance the need for quality schools and other town services with the need to keep spending under control and to hold down taxes.

Tom Whitmoyer
Town Council Representative, District Seven

24 year resident of Trumbull
Married to Lane 27 years, three daughters – Caitlyn, Emily, and Abigail
B.S. & M.S. in Music Education, 6th Year Certificate in Educational Administration
28-year veteran music educator, Trumbull Public Schools 1999 – present
Assistant Director, Trumbull High School Golden Eagle Marching Band, 2000-present
Director, 6-time Nationally Ranked THS Winter Percussion Ensemble, 2002 – present
Director, Trumbull Summer Music Camp, 2002 – present, Instructor 1995 – present
Adjunct Professor, Fine Arts Dept., Post University, 2010 – present

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
My most significant accomplishment is teaching instrumental music to the students of the Trumbull Public Schools, and providing them opportunities to learn and grow both in and out of the classroom.

Goals for My Term
My goal would be to encourage an improved sense of bi-partisanship to the Town Council, and to vote on issues strictly based on what is best for the citizens of Trumbull.

Holly Sutton-Darr
Town Council Representative, District Seven

Independent Interior Design/Decorating Business 1985-present
PTA Board member 1997 – 2005
School volunteer 1997 to present
Trumbull Business Network member 2003 – 2006
Trumbull resident since 1994
Rotary Club of Trumbull, member since 2006
Rotary Board member, 2007
Rotary Fellowship Chair, 2011, First Vice President
BFA Emerson College
Married to Ron Darr since 1987
Two children raised in Trumbull, (THS 2010 & 2012)
Interior Design Society (IDS) Associate member since 2004
IDS Connecticut Chapter Board Member 2008-present

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
My most significant accomplishment is volunteering in the school system and serving with the Rotary Club in any capacity necessary.

Goals for My Term
Serving on the Town Council enables me to give back to a community that has given so much to me and my family. I will listen to what the people in my district need and make sure their voices are heard.

Mark B. Manton
Board of Finance

BS in Finance – University of Denver; MBA in Finance – Fordham University
Married to Marci 22 years and the father of Jason, entering THS as a freshman, and Shaye who is entering Hillcrest as a 6th grader
Proud Trumbull Resident since 1992
Volunteer EMT for Trumbull Emergency Medical Service since 1996 and the Butternut Ski Patrol (Great Barrington, Massachusetts)
Employed at General Reinsurance since 2002 as 2nd Vice President, Global Budget & operations
Co-chair of the Hillcrest Middle School Ski Club (last 3 years)
Served on the Trumbull Pension Board for one term – 2009-2010
Active volunteer at the NIA, Committee member of the annual Jingle Bell Race and former Membership Chair

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Being an active volunteer member of TEMS for the last 15 years, I have been afforded the opportunity to give back to my community by helping those who find themselves truly in a moment of need, and by doing so have made a difference in many residents lives.

Goals for My Term
I will work to strike a balance between fiscal responsibility and spending what the Town of Trumbull needs to maintain, grow, and enhance our many services and resources.

Lisa Valenti
Board of Finance

Self employed accountant/consultant to local CPAs and small businesses in Fairfield County. QuickBooks installation and tax preparation.
Realtor since August 2008
Trumbull resident since 1989
Married to Greg 26 years
Mother of Mitchell and Sarah, both THS graduates
Parishioner of Christ the King: catechist 1996-2007
Active with Jane Ryan and Madison PTA
Jane Ryan PTA president 1998-2002
BBA, Accounting Information Systems, Pace University
Volunteer various Apostolic Churches in Bridgeport: Food and Clothing Drives
Former Republican, ran in 2007 for BOE
Held positions on Republican Town Committee as Secretary and Vice Chairwoman till May 2009
Alternate member of Board of Finance, 2008-2009

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
My most significant accomplishment to the community would be the time I gave to the children of Trumbull as a girl scout leader, catechist, PTA volunteer or active with various sports teams my children participated in.

Goals for My Term
My goal for my position on Board of Finance would be to utilize my skills in identifying and streamlining expenses in the upcoming budget.

Rosemary Seaman
Board of Education, Two-Year Term

Educator for 37 years in the Trumbull Public Schools at the preschool, elementary, middle and high school levels, and during that time a member of numerous collaborative educational initiatives
Trumbull High School, A House Principal, 3 years starting in 1988
Hillcrest Middle School Principal 20 years, retiring June 30, 2011
Bachelor of Science degree and State of Ct. Certification to teach Elementary and Special Education
Master of Science degree in Special Education
Certificate of Advanced Study in Administration and State of Ct. Certification for Administration
Member of the Trumbull Arts Commission; co-chaired the Arts Festival for 3 years
Nominated for District 6 Town Council position under 1st selectman Paul Timpanelli
Appointed as a Board of Finance alternate before stepping down to become the THS house principal.
Past Democratic Woman’s Club President
Served as representative for Christ the King parish to Trumbull’s Interfaith Council
Served on as a Trumbull representative to Housatonic Community College Board
Lived in Trumbull for 38 years with husband, Richard: a retired (40 yrs.) Trumbull Public school Psychologist; raised two children, both successful alumni of the Trumbull public schools

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Educating and being a role model for all the children in our community.

Goals for My Term
If elected I will strive to maintain a school system that will continue to educate our children so that they may successfully contribute and compete in a global society as caring citizens of the 21st century. I expect to be measured on my ability to be fiscally responsible in spending our taxpayers’ dollars towards doing the above.

Michael C. Ward
Board of Education

Central Connecticut State University, 1959
University of Hartford, 1964
University of Bridgeport, Sixth Year Degree, 1973
Board of Education member since 2003
Retired principal and educator for Trumbull Public Schools for 42 years
Past president of elementary principals of Connecticut
Life member of the Connecticut Association of Schools
Life member of the National Association of Principals
Life member of the Connecticut and National PTA
President, Greater Bridgeport Retired Teachers
Board of Directors, Associated Retired Teachers of Connecticut
Past President, Board of Directors, Trumbull Loves Children
Trumbull Day Commission Member and Past Chairman
Board Secretary and Trumbull Liaison for Cooperative Educational Services (CES)
Building Committee Chairman for the Regional Center for the Arts (RCA)
Resident of Trumbull for 47 Years
Married to Patricia for 50 Years
Father of Mickey, Peter and Jeffrey
Grandfather of Six

Timothy A. Cantafio
Planning and Zoning Commission

1979 Trumbull High School graduate
1983 University of Bridgeport graduate, B.S. mechanical engineering
1987 University of Bridgeport Graduate, M.S. manufacturing engineering
Married to Dawn Cantafio
Father of two Trumbull High School graduates who are now college bound children, Cayla, and Nicholas
Vice President Engineering, Northeast Electronics Corporation
Former Trumbull Youth Commission member
Member of American Society of Mechanical Engineers
Former Trumbull baseball and soccer coach

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Past Chairman of Trumbull Youth Commission and member of exploration team to determine the feasibility of establishing a Trumbull Youth and or Youth/Senior center.

Goals for My Term
Oversee the development review process for zoning, subdivision, historic preservation and other development-related regulations to implement adopted long-range plans, act in accordance with adopted standards, ensure compatibility with adjacent properties and coordinate development with appropriate public services, in order to support the vision of Trumbull’s future for its built environment and economic strength.

Tony Silber
Planning and Zoning Commission

Magazine-publishing entrepreneur
Editor and publisher of leading magazines for media industry
SUNY, Albany, B.A.
Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate 2007 – present
Civil Service Commission 2006
Connecticut Post, former reporter and editor covering Trumbull
U.S. Navy veteran
Trumbull soccer, former coach
Trumbull Little League, former assistant coach
Trumbull Rotary Club since 2011
Married to Deb for 26 years
Father of Jessica, Jennifer and Matthew, all THS graduates

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
I’ve influenced the course of land-use in Trumbull for the past four years, making sure to protect the town’s residential and colonial character, while seeking new forms of careful development to create a more robust tax base.

Goals for My Term
Update the 2006 Master Plan of Development, and create a proactive zoning strategy.

Richard Puskar
Zoning Board of Appeals

ZBA commissioner, nine years
Past ZBA chairman
Retired project estimator, purchasing agent, Dorr-Oliver
Trumbull resident 43 years
Married to Elaine, 48 years
Present ZBA vice chairman

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
ZBA chairman.

Goals for My Term
That I vote correctly to serve the people and the town of Trumbull.

Lino Costantini
Zoning Board of Appeals

Trumbull Police Commission 1990-2010
Trumbull Town Council 1983-1990
Trumbull Democratic Town Committee, District Two, 1983-present
Manufacturing Engineer, British Technical Group
Founder/President, Hamden Tool & Die Company & Hamden Medical Technologies
Co-founder, Fairfield County Winemakers
34-year resident of Trumbull
Married to Karen, father of David, Laura and Amy

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Participated in the restoration of excellence within the Trumbull Police Department.

Goals for My Term
To afford applicants thoughtful and impartial consideration while maintaining the integrity of the Trumbull Zoning Regulations.

Scott Charmoy
Board of Assessment Appeals

Partner, Charmoy & Charmoy 2005-present
Member, Connecticut and Greater Bridgeport Bar Associations, 1995-present
Board of Assessment Appeals, 2004-present
Citation Hearing Officer, Department of Planning and Zoning, 2004-2009
Blight Hearing Officer, Building Department, 2008-09
Daniels Farm Elementary School Father’s Club, 2010-present
Married to wife Sheila for 7 years; father of Daniels Farm Elementary student Sonia and future Daniels Farm student Monica
THS Class of ’88, Valedictorian

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
I have been proud to serve on the Board of Assessment Appeals for these past six years and look forward to serving another six year term.

Goals for My Term
Continue my work in ensuring that resident and business owner property valuation appeals are handled fairly and promptly.

Ross Jenacaro
Constable

Successful small business owner – owned and operated limousine companies for 25 years
Currently owner of Imperial Limousine and formerly the owner of Embassy Limousine
Former Board Member and Treasurer of the CT Limousine Association
Co-Chairman of Annual Fundraiser ‘Classic Car Show and Family Night Out’ for the CT Burns Care Foundation
Supporter and active participant in fundraising for SWIM (Swim Across the Sound) for St. Vincent’s Medical Center
Volunteer with the Barnum Festival

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
I’m very proud of my many years of service to the CT Burn Care Foundation and Swim Across the Sound. Both of these fine organizations provide vital services to our community.

Goals For My Term
I hope to carry out the responsibilities of the Office of Constable with honesty and integrity in service to the residents of the Town of Trumbull.

Val Leas-Sorrentino
Constable

Business Manager/Secretary Treasurer of Laborers International Union of North America, Local 200, since 1992
Employee of City of Bridgeport for 31 years; currently Deputy Director, Human Services Department
Auditor, CT Laborers District Council, 2010 – current
Co-chair City of Bridgeport Labor Management Steering Committee 1998 – 2003
Former member, Trumbull Arts Commission
Undergraduate Degree from UConn and Graduate Degree from University of Bridgeport
Married to Vincent 26 years
Mother of Vinny and Vanessa, both graduates of Trumbull High

Most Significant Public-Service Accomplishment
Various volunteer activities including Habitat for Humanity, Women Build; Performing Arts Center of CT, Hospitality Chair; Trumbull Arts Festival; various non-profit and charity walks; organized several community and senior health fairs.

Goals for My Term
I pledge to always make the best interests of the Town of Trumbull a priority.