Anthony Afriyie was born and raised in the south-central Bronx and grew up in Stratford, CT. Educated in the Stratford public schools, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a minor in philosophy from Western Connecticut State University.
Having graduated during the pandemic, he serviced with AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps impacting communities in Colorado, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Missouri. Whether it was doing national service or interning for the Small Minority and Business Enterprise for the City of Bridgeport, the Secretary of the State of Connecticut Denise Merrill, U.S. Representative John Larson, or in The General Assembly in Hartford, Anthony has consistently found himself working within teams of great people, to solve big problems whose scope exceeded personal gain.
Since completing his service year Anthony has been campaigning for a local land use board within his town. Anthony is the candidate for Stratford’s Zone 3’s, (District 5 and District 6) Board of Zoning Appeals because zoning shapes our communities and our lives. It’s the invisible hand that molds the locale to fit its character.
He seeks this office because he wants to be a problem solver and solution finder for his neighbors who are dissatisfied with the outcomes of their zoning situations. Anthony is interested in urban planning, and public policy. He is excited to learn more about how to encapsulate being a citizen of the world, building social capital and coalitions to foster positive change, and improve on being a citizen leader.
Anthony wants to be your candidate for the Zone 3's Board of Zoning Appeals because zoning shapes our communities and our lives. It’s the invisible hand that molds the locale to fit its character.
Land use laws determine where we can find housing, schools, and parks and who has access to them. Anthony is running to safeguard Stratford’s lands and resources through balanced stewardship and enforce the zoning ordinance written in the towns' Zoning Regulations.
Anthony yearns to make a difference and reimagine what Stratford can be. Focusing on equity and environmental justice to propel Stratford into modern-day methods. Throughout his life, Anthony has prided himself on successful behaviors rather than successful traits or talent. Thus, if voted by his constituents, he is ready to commit the time, energy, and effort to utilize his voice and actions to advance Stratford's plan of conservation and development.
Ambitiously aim to have conversations and dialogues to implement the updated Stratford Housing Plan.
Passage of HB 6107 is a crucial step forward in advancing housing equity. It will lead to more affordable and diverse housing options across our state - creating opportunity for all and improving lives.
Safeguard our neighborhoods and parks open space.
Ensure buildings are safe and moved to protect tenants from unscrupulous practices.
Support plans that balance a clear affordable housing and school strategy, open space, and economic development.
I seek to identify the Town’s vulnerability to coastal flooding including the consequences of floods; and striving to Identify strategies, actions, and projects that can be employed to minimize these consequences to create a more resilient Stratford.
Focus on equity and environmental justice to propel Stratford into modern-day methods.
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Anthony wants to be your candidate for the Zone 3's Board of Zoning Appeals because zoning shapes our communities and our lives. It’s the invisible hand that molds the locale to fit its character.
There is only one way we will transform this country and that is together.
Paradise Green Pl
Stratford, CT 06614
518.833.9371
afriyie002@wcsu.edu
