Tuesday, October 20, 2009

MEET THE CANDIDATES:

Alphonse Wright: Alderman--Ward Two


Alphonse Wright will bring a business perspective to the City Council. He recently retired from a position as a mortgage broker, and has also worked in commercial real estate, financial planning for both individuals and businesses, has marketed benefits to small businesses, and has marketed management development programs to fortune 500 companies. Alphonse is a graduate of Boston University.

Alphonse has a long history of public service. He is currently Chairman of the New Britain Commission on Community and Neighborhood Development, has previously served on the State Board of Education, is currently Treasurer of the Connecticut State African Affairs Commission, a Trustee of McCullough Temple CME Church, as well as Chairman of its Building Committee.

Alphonse received the outstanding Board Leadership Award from Ralphola Talylor Community Center in Bridgeport and was Board Chairman of EXCEL, a Norwalk organization designed to help at-risk students graduate form high school. Alsphonse also served as Vice President of the Board, at St. Lucy's Parochial School in Waterbury.

Alphonse was Honorably Discharged from the United States Air Force.

3 comments:

  1. It looks like Mr. Wright has all the qualifications to make for the perfect alderman. If I was in Ward 2, I would definitely vote for him!!

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  2. I thought Mr. Wright presented himself quite professionally tonight at the League of Women Voters debate.

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  3. Alphonse Wright will be a great asset to the council.

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