Michael Zakrzewski (R)

51 Lenore Drive, Meriden CT 06450

Cell: (203) 537-0118    Office: (203) 630-4125

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Party :  Republican - Minority Leader
Area :  3
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Length of Service :  2023 to Present

Committee Assignments : Economic Development, Housing & Zoning Committee; Human Services Committee; Public Safety Committee; Pension Board Liaison; Meriden Housing Authority Liaison; Naming Committee Liaison

Community Involvement: Past President Meriden Lions Club, Meriden Elks Lodge #35, Meriden Police Benevolent Association, Hundred Club of CT, Meriden Hall of Fame

Occupation :  Retired Meriden Police Captain (31 years of service). I worked my way up through the ranks, doing every job in uniform. I retired in 2017 as a Meriden Police Captain and was third in command of the agency, with over thirty years of experience in law enforcement, I began my career as an Auxiliary Patrolman in 1984, hired as a full-time Patrolman in 1986, promoted in 1996 to Sergeant, in 2002 to Lieutenant and to Captain in 2008. 

 As a Captain I worked on budgets, State and Federal Grants, Community Policing, Capitol projects, purchasing capital equipment and many more things that have prepared me well to represent the residents on the City Council.

  Departmental Commendations:

  2 Distinguished Service Medals

  1 Departmental Citation

  5 Exceptional Service Medals

  1 Police Merit Award

  3 Life Saving Awards

  3 Certificates of Recognition

  1 Letter of Commendation/States Attorney’s Office

  Education

  Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice and a Master’s Degree in Public Administration from Post University

Message to Residents: Thank you to everyone in our community for electing me to serve you as your City Councilor in Area 3 during these challenging times. I want you to know that I am dedicated to serving you in this great city we all care about. 

I believe when the City Council works together, not as Democrats, Republicans, We the People, Independent or Unaffiliated, but as members of the city we love, we can accomplish great things. 

I was born and raised in Meriden, I served as a police officer, retired as a Captain of our Police department and have seen many things happen here, but mostly what I saw was a community that has been built by our compassion toward each other, our commitment to decency, and our faith in our neighbors.

My highest commitment is to be your voice in the Meriden City Council so that we can achieve our shared goals. We have a lot of work ahead of us, but I am ready and excited to work for you.