Maltese Republicans Want Fiscal Stability for East Haven
By Jenn McCulloch / Zip06.com • 10/12/2021 03:00 pm EST
“I want to run East Haven because I love it here, I love the people, and I want to see our community grow,” said the Maltese. “East Haven has been my home for 56 years and I want to make sure it’s a place we are all proud to call home.”
As a local business owner – the Maltese have owned and operated the South Shore Laundromat for over four decades – and a registered accountant and tax preparer with an extensive career in finance, the primary goal of ‘Maltese if elected is to ensure a stable tax rate for the City. of East Haven.
“This can be done by improving efficiency and cutting unnecessary spending while continuing to expand on the programs we currently provide,” said the Maltese. “I have spent my entire career working in finance and accounting. I know how to prepare a successful budget that results in a surplus without a reduction in services and programs for taxpayers. I will make sure our taxes are competitive to attract new businesses resulting in an added tax base for East Haven. “
The Maltese aim to create a community center with programs for young people and families as well as to restore the swimming pool and ice rink with a promise to be transparent while communicating the projected costs of repairs and programs to taxpayers.
Considering East Haven’s most pressing issues, Maltese noted that it has three primary concerns: the expansion of Tweed New Haven Airport and how it will affect East Haven taxpayers, education and jobs. safe for teens, and the closure of the city’s mental health facility. .
“My team and I will listen to the voice of the community and we will negotiate the best possible solution for our residents” for the expansion of Tweed, said the Maltese. “I am concerned about the quality of education for our students and the lack of a safe place for young people to socialize. I am very worried about the recent closure of our mental health facility during a pandemic when people are struggling and need help now more than ever. “
The Maltese are motivated by what they like most about East Haven: the “wealth they love and give to people.” The Maltese have seen community members help neighbors individually as well as through a variety of organizations such as the East Haven Chamber of Commerce, The Rotary Club, The Stoners Club, houses of worship, and “many organizations Other wonderful philanthropists, as well as our East Haven police officers, firefighters, and public works. “
The Maltese returns as an active member of the East Haven Chamber of Commerce, The Shoreline Greenway Trail, The East Haven Historical Society, The East Haven Library, and The East Haven Rotary Club, where he has twice presided. He has been an elected member of the Finance Board for 4 and a half years and is currently an elected member of the City Council.
“As mayor of East Haven, I will bring transparency and fiscal accountability and work with taxpayers to improve our community; this is our city and we should all have a voice, ”said the Maltese. “I support with the slogan of my campaign: Building our Future Together. I honestly feel that together we can make this the best East Haven possible. “