Anne Lynch, a longtime Ansonia resident and nonprofit development manager, wants to run for the Board of Alders out of concern for transparency and poor budget management. She brings a background in religious education and civic involvement, including PTO and the Ansonia Recreation Board. Her priorities are budget reform, removal of ineffective city employees, and restoring unity. Lynch advocates for state inspection of city operations to expose hidden issues and believes the elected mayor—not corporate counsel—should run the city. She emphasizes being upfront and transparent as her core principle in budget and governance matters.