Background
Anthony Acri earned a bachelor's degree from Quinnipiac University in 1978 and a graduate degree from Stanford University in 1985. His career experience includes working in business management.[1]
- Graduate:
- Stanford University, 1985
- Bachelor's:
- Quinnipiac University, 1978
- High school:
- Notre Dame High School
In their own words
Who are you? Tell us about yourself.
I am a lifelong resident of New Haven, Connecticut with a passion for making my hometown city and affordable safe place to live
Over the years, I have seen a decline in education, housing, and quality of life, and I will use my experience in the federal government space to bring it to a local level
My accounting and finance degrees will be most helpful in budget issues and my practical experience with crime and homelessness in New Haven will bring much added value
Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?
I will focus on taxes and the mill rate in New Haven looking to make organizations, universities and nonprofits pay their fair shareWith New Haven being the last and education and our students failing miserably, I will push equality of education and schools focusing on students learning bringing back tried practices such as phonicsBy addressing the homelessness situation in New Haven and the Decrease in the New Haven police forest. I will make sure funding is available with both programs and job training for the homelessness and filling our police force to the capacity at once was.
What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?
Proper funding for equal education in our community
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On the 2026 ballot
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