Patch Candidate Profiles 2022: Tom Arnone, 58th House District

ENFIELD, CT ? The 2022 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Eyes are primarily focused on the gubernatorial election, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs. All five of Connecticut's congressional seats, plus one U.S. Senate seat, are up for grabs as well.

There are 151 seats in the state House of Representatives and 36 in the state Senate. Democrats currently hold majorities in both chambers.

Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Tom Arnone, a Enfield resident, is running for re-election as State Representative in the 58th House District.

Campaign website: https://arnoneforenfield.com/

Party affiliation: Democrat

Education: Sacramento College of Computer Science CEU's

Occupation: Chief Operator, Windsor Locks Water Pollution Control

Family: I have a wife and four children.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? My brother Leo is retired Commissioner of Corrections.

Age: 61

Previous public office, appointive or elective: Vice Chair Inland Wetlands, Board of Education, Town Councilor at Large, State Representative 58th District.

Why are you seeking this office?

My parents taught me about the importance of public service and to always give back to the community. Public service is very satisfying to me it makes me happy. I enjoy helping people and making a difference.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Connecticut's economy. We are in an affordable housing crisis. Businesses can find workers. Connecticut's economy is ready to expand; we can't do it without affordable housing.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

Experience and community knowledge.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Continue to work with schools on mental health issues and public health. Continue to get the state funding Enfield deserves.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

20 years in public service, 14 as an elected official.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I have been honored to work for the people of Enfield and the state. Please get out to vote on November 8th.