Tyler Kennedy, a technical account manager with IT and community coaching experience, wants to bring honesty and change to Ansonia. He criticizes current officials for misusing funds and neglecting education and economic development. Tyler advocates focusing resources on improving schools and teacher pay to attract families, while promoting downtown revitalization to draw new businesses. He also proposes penalizing vacant lot owners to incentivize development. Kennedy believes in blunt, transparent communication and emphasizes community engagement through accessible meetings and open forums. While acknowledging a learning curve around BOE policies, he is committed to collaborative solutions and grassroots accountability.