To My Neighbors,
Serving you on the Town Council has been one of the greatest honors of my life. When I was first elected to the Town Council in 2023, I promised to listen, to learn, and to work hard. Two years later, I am proud of the progress we have made together.
I am running for re-election because I want to build a better future than the tomorrow I see on the horizon. In recent years, I’ve learned that steady progress, patching up neglected sidewalks, improving our public safety response, expanding green space matters more than loud headlines. Those small steps, done well, build trust.
During these two years on the Town Council:
- We passed a local ban on Street Takeovers—protecting pedestrians, drivers, and first responders.
- We committed $1 million to acquire and preserve open space, safeguarding the 401-acre Roosevelt Forest for generations to come.
- We launched a major initiative to protect our Water Pollution Control Facility from future storms.
- We stood tall in the face of a crisis by approving a $130,000 loan to replace boilers at Success Village, safeguarding the lives of hundreds of families.
- We invested in the Stratford Library with a major upgrade to its heating, cooling, and lighting systems, ensuring a safe, comfortable, and energy-efficient space for residents year-round.
My goal is simple but vital: to keep Stratford safe, welcoming, and sustainable for every resident. Yes, we still have opportunities to work towards: blighted buildings, traffic congestion, budget pressures, and gaps in community services. But I believe we are close to turning the corner, and I am committed to helping lead us forward.
I seek re-election not out of ambition, but out of duty to serve with humility, persistence, and respect for all voices. The obstacles ahead are real, but so too is our collective strength to overcome them, together.
This election is not about me, it is about us. It is about choosing a future rooted in courage, community, and continuity. I’m asking for your vote, your feedback, and your partnership. Together, let’s keep building a town where our best days are ahead, not behind.
Anthony Afriyie
Candidate for Re-election, Town Council District 5
