It’s time to fight for the future of New Haven and it begins by holding ALL of our elected public officials accountable for their decades of failures. These “leaders” have continuously failed the residents of New Haven with failed tax reform, billions of dollars in unfunded liabilities, collapsing education, egregious poverty rates, unaffordable living, declining rates of home ownership, poor economic vitality and violent crime rates that have ranked New Haven as the most dangerous place to live in the state of Connecticut.
As an individual who believes in maximizing freedom through limited government and supported by our Constitution, I’m also tired of what the Democratic Party has done in destroying New Haven by which I call home. A city that has lost its confidence to the effect that only 12,000 of the 135,000 residents of New Haven voted in the last mayoral election. At some point, it’s vital that the voters of Elm City realize that the common denominator has been Democratic leadership and Democratic leadership only. We have not had a Republican Mayor since 1953. You can’t blame Republicans for the current state of New Haven when every decision that has been made has solely been by the Democratic machine. Regardless of your party affiliation one thing ultimately holds true… When one party reigns supreme for too long there are no checks and balances nor is there any accountability. This is always a recipe for disaster and that’s exactly what’s happened in New Haven.
“I’ve built businesses. I’ve walked into cages to fight. I have fought for the underserved. I’ve stood up when it wasn’t easy. And now, I’m ready to fight for New Haven. This city deserves a leader who answers to the people — not the system.”
I entered the political arena because I felt there was something missing. I felt that my family’s needs and well-being were being put aside by my representatives. As I listened to the concerns of our extended families, our friends, neighbors, small business owners and the many constituents in the community I realized change was NEEDED. I felt the worry for the future – for the safety and education of our children; for the opportunity to keep the roof over our heads, food on our table, and consistent work in order to provide for our families.
This election is not about the jobs not done, it is not about the voices left behind; this election is about moving forward, it is about building an effective, attainable strategy that will substantially elevate New Haven’s 92% BELOW average school rating. It is not about the racial and political divide, it is about unifying this city in a dynamic way that embraces business development while minding its citizens.
This is the time to fight back — this is a choice my family and I are choosing to make, because we believe in the strength of this community that we call Elm City.
I am a minority. I am a business owner and I’m highly educated. I AM the melting pot of America. And while the race divide is a hotbed of conversation for America, I am not interested in furthering the division or spotlighting our differences. This election is our opportunity to unify and elevate New Haven to its rightful place. It is our opportunity to make our streets safe, ensure our children have access to quality education and foster an environment for small and big businesses to thrive.
This is real life. We all have bills to pay, we all want to work, we all want to feel safe, and we want our loved ones to have the same if not better.
I have created a strategic and collaborative plan that will see us, as a community, taking substantial steps in the right direction. A direction where party affiliation should not matter as we all want the same things for our community. While Rome wasn’t built in a day, I am powerfully confident – with your vote – we will usher in the successful future that New Haven deserves.
I am Steve Orosco, and I’m running for Mayor of New Haven in November. With your vote, I am wholly committed to making a difference.
Sincerely Steve Orosco
Has Mayor Justin Elicker done a good job for the city of New Haven?
Do you feel safe knowing that New Haven is the most violent place to live in Connecticut
Do you accept the local public school systems falling well below the national average?
Do you approve of the way your tax dollars have been spent?