To the Editor:

I’d like to take a moment to introduce myself. My name is Matthew Mihalcik, I am seeking reelection for Legislative Council District 2.

I am currently employed by Newtown Savings Bank as a small business lender. I have been very involved in the small business community as the past president of the Southbury Business Association and most recently the vice president of the Chamber of Commerce of Newtown. Additionally, I co-own a small business in Sandy Hook with my wife Melissa.

My volunteerism started at a young age when I was a Boy Scout earning the highest honor, the Eagle Scout Award. I attended Central Connecticut State University and majored in criminology and minored in political science.

I moved to town in 2012 and shortly thereafter was appointed to the Economic Development Commission by First Selectman Pat Llodra. Shortly thereafter, I was also appointed to the Board of Directors of the C.H. Booth Library where I was also the race director for the annual Turkey Trot road race benefiting the library. In 2019, I was elected to the Board of Finance, which enabled me to use my finance experience and commitment to volunteerism.

I will work to ensure that the town retains its great rating by bond agencies, the schools are funded appropriately and there are great places for everyone to enjoy in the open space, town parks and community center. Our community is very special and if reelected to the Legislative Council I will work to ensure that Newtown is a great place for all to live, work and thrive.

Matt Mihalcik

Sandy Hook