Anthony D’Amato to run in 1st

In a press release, Anthony D’Amato announced that he is seeking the Republican nomination for city council from the 1st Council District. The 1st Council District covers the Northeast area of Bristol.
Incumbents for the district are fellow Republican Eric Carlson and Democrat Calvin Brown.
“I am a lifelong Bristol resident with strong ties to the community,” said D’Amato in his press release. He is a graduate of Bristol Eastern High School and of Siena College School of Business, where he received a degree in Business Management with a concentration in Marketing. He currently serves as vice-president and chief operating official of Power Fuels.
“As a Bristol businessman and property owner, I understand the importance of low taxes. Money businesses spend in property taxes is money that is not being spent hiring new employees,” said D’Amato in h is press release.”
He states in his release that once on the council he will: hold down taxes; support the mayor’s efforts with regard to code enforcement and blight; bring new businesses and job opportunities to Bristol; promote and market a positive image of Bristol; improve efficiencies within government;
Be an ally for the working taxpayer; and be a fierce opponent of policies that would increase Bristol’s long term financial liabilities without justification.