Norwalk Dems explain their mayoral aspirations

NORWALK, Conn. – Three Norwalk Democrats have spent a significant amount of time explaining in public why they would like to be mayor.

If you’re a Democrat and you’re still undecided between Common Councilman Matt Miklave, District D Chairman Vinny Mangiacopra and former Norwalk Police Chief Harry Rilling, you might want to spend 30 minutes watching the three men explain why they’d like to be mayor at two different venues, the South Norwalk Community Center in August and the NEON/NAACP mayoral forum in July at the Nathaniel Ely School.

Above, the three men offer their opening statements at SNCC. Scroll to the very bottom and you’ll see their closing statements at SNCC.

Below, Rilling explains how he will pay for increased spending – increased revenue. The former chief says that commercial properties are under-assessed in Norwalk. Fixing that will bring in more money. He says the grand list has dropped significantly because many people have won tax appeals in court.

Below, Matt Miklave explains his passion for performance based budgeting and says he wants to restore integrity to Norwalk. He also speaks of his plan to sweep out the Democratic Town Committee. “We cannot demand civility while we’re brawling in the City Hall parking lot,” he says.

Below, Mangiacopra says he wants to break the back of the Old Boys Club. “I’m not afraid to tell you I’m a Democrat. I’m a Democrat. I know it’s more difficult for other folks but I stand by that. I’m fighting for the people, that’s what the Democrats do,” he says.

Last but not least, summing it up from the South Norwalk Community Center: