2025 Mayoral Forum Coordinated by Quinnipiac Chamber of Commerce

Recorded Oct 15th

Questions Asked:

1. What do you see as the most pressing issue facing Wallingford right now, and how would you address it?
2. What strategies would you use to support small businesses in Wallingford?
3. How can Wallingford attract new industries and jobs?
4. What role should the town play in supporting workforce development and partnerships with local schools or community colleges?
5. If faced with an economic downturn or local business challenges, how would you work with the Chamber to support affected businesses and maintain community stability?
6. How would you balance fiscal responsibility with the need for town services?
7. If faced with a budget shortfall, what areas would you prioritize for funding, and where would you consider cuts?
8. Where do you see Wallingford in 10 years, and what specific steps would you take to get us there?

Chapters

• 0:03 Welcome to the Forum
• 0:13 Sponsor Recognition
• 1:22 The Rules
• 2:07 Opening Remarks Candidate Cella
• 5:15 Opening Remarks Mayor Cervoni
• 8:32 Q1 What do you see as the most pressing issue facing Wallingford right now, and how would you address it?
• 13:20 Q2 What strategies would you use to support small businesses in Wallingford?
• 18:00 Q3 How can Wallingford attract new industries and jobs?
• 23:10 Q4 What role should the town play in supporting workforce development and partnerships with local schools or community colleges?
• 27:38 Q5 If faced with an economic downturn or local business challenges, how would you work with the Chamber to support affected businesses and maintain community stability?
• 33:00 Q6 How would you balance fiscal responsibility with the need for town services?
• 39:34 Q7 If faced with a budget shortfall, what areas would you prioritize for funding, and where would you consider cuts?
• 44:09 Q8 Where do you see Wallingford in 10 years, and what specific steps would you take to get us there?
• 50:43 Closing Remarks