Mitola.J Candidate Profile 2023 Fairfield CT Election Know Your Reps

PROFILES Fairfield

• Board of Finance Member since 2014; current Vice Chair, Compensation Committee member 2019 & 2023
• Practicing attorney since 1987; currently specializing in municipal law, employment and labor law, and collective bargaining
• Fairfield Charter Revision Commission member (2021 - 2022)
• Fairfield RTM member, District 2 (2011 - 2013)
• Fairfield Board of Education member (2005 - 2011); Served as Chairman & Vice Chairman
• Former volunteer and board member, Fairfield National Little League
• Former member, Fairfield Warde H.S. and Fairfield Woods M.S. PTAs; Fairfield Music Parents’ Association; Warde Gridiron Club
• Former member of the Elementary School Building Committee for Burr and McKinley Elementary School Projects
• Personal: Fairfield native, graduate of Fairfield Public Schools, husband to Michele, father of two Fairfield Public School graduates
• Member, Gaelic American Club and St. Pius X Church

I am a lifelong resident of Fairfield. I am married to Michele, who works full time. We have two children, both graduates of Fairfield Public Schools. One is a college graduate and the other a sophomore in college. I am a practicing attorney for 35 years, focusing on municipal and employment law.

I have been on the Board of Finance since 2014 and currently serve as vice chair. Previously, I was on the Fairfield Board of Education and served as vice chair and chairman. I also served on the RTM for 2 years, was a member of the Charter Revision Commission and served on the Elementary School Building Committee which built the Burr and McKinley Schools.

I am seeking reelection to the Fairfield Board of Finance because I want to continue to help keep Fairfield an affordable town while providing the services that our citizens demand, including strong public schools, senior tax relief, updated and modern infrastructure, and recreational opportunities for all ages. My vast experience serving in Fairfield government over the years gives me different perspectives on how Fairfield government works. I think this experience helps me better serve our residents.

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