MEET THE CANDIDATES: Craig Diangelo: Alderman--Ward Four

Craig Diangelo is a candidate for Alderman in Ward Four.

Craig was born and raised in New Britain's Mt. Pleasant Housing Project in a single parent household with three other siblings. Craig spoke with the utmost respect for his mother, who worked long hours to make sure that the family was properly fed and clothed.

Craig also spoke of his love for New Britain and the profound impact growing up here in the 1950s had on him and his fond memories of the times his mother would take Craig and his sister shopping in downtown New Britain. In 1979, Craig performed in the musical "Hair" at The Hole in The Wall Theater, and it is now being revived on Broadway.

Craig is a homeowner in the Belvedere section of New Britain, where he has lived for 27 years. Craig has worked to make the neighborhood a better place to live through his membership and involvement in the Belvedere Property Owners Association and for many years with the Town and Gown, a group organized to help address the impact of CCSU on our neighborhood.

Craig currently works for Northeast Utilities as a Senior Engineer, and serves on the New Britain City Plan Commission. Craig is a past Chairman of New Britain Zoning Board of Appeals, and is a former Alderman (1997-2001). Craig is a past Council President at First Lutheran Church.

Craig says that the reason he speaks so much of his pride in New Britain's past is that he has a vision for the future ahead of us. Craig believes that our Mayor, Tim Stewart is sincere in his advocacy for the rebirth of New Britain. Craig said: "He needs non-partisan individuals on the Common Council to work with him to fulfill that goal" and "We can no longer tolerate a Council that berates and discourages developers from coming into town." Craig said he believes that a thriving New Britain benefits everyone--Democrat, Republican, and Independent.