Damon Lawrence Cerreta

[{"question": "Ballotpedia survey responses", "answer_html": "<p>See also: <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a></p>\n<div class=\"row\"><div class=\"col-xs-10 col-md-6 col-xs-offset-1 col-md-offset-3\"><p><a href=\"https://ballotpedia.org/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\"><img align=\"middle\" alt=\"Candidate Connection\" src=\"https://cdn.ballotpedia.org/images/8/88/Candidate_Connection_Logo.png\" width=\"90%\"/></a></p></div></div>\n<p>Damon Cerreta completed <a href=\"/Ballotpedia%27s_Candidate_Connection\">Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection</a> survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cerreta's responses.</p>\n<p><span class=\"expand-all\">Expand all</span> | <span class=\"collapse-all\">Collapse all</span></p>\n<div aria-multiselectable=\"true\" class=\"panel-group\" id=\"accordion\" role=\"tablist\"><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-319028-2025-05-05\" id=\"heading-bio-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-bio-319028-2025-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-bio-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho are you? Tell us about yourself.\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-bio-319028-2025-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-bio-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy name is Damon Cerreta, and I am a proud American and Connecticut resident. I thank God every day for the blessing of growing up in such a beautiful community. It is these communities that have shaped me into the entrepreneur I am today, and it is my goal, if elected, to give back in numerous ways. From managing a customer service team to owning my own company, my journey has helped me grow as a leader. I am committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities that I had. I will fight against greedy corporations and the corrupt politicians that serve them. I am dedicated to giving a voice to those who are not being heard.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-319028-2025-05-05\" id=\"heading-key-message-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse-key-message-319028-2025-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse-key-message-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tPlease list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading-key-message-319028-2025-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse-key-message-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\"><ul><li>I believe that love makes families stronger, and one of my goals is to make Americans family again. By fostering familiarity and showing love to all, even amidst disagreements over politics, religions, or interests, we can strengthen our nation. We all live in this great country, and we are in it together. My goal is to create a foundation for our future generations to build upon, continuously making America better and better as the years go by.</li><li>One of my key campaign messages is to stand up against corporate America and ensure the working class is protected. I propose new legislation that will: \r\n<p>- Eliminate hidden costs and uncontrollable price increases in service agreements. \r\n- Prevent corporations from locking customers into unfair multi-year agreements.\r\n- Protect customers from being sued if they try to leave an agreement that was misleading or materially altered by the service provider. \r\n- Stop the cycle of corporations raising prices and pushing out small businesses. \r\n</p>\nThis legislation will ensure fair treatment for all customers and prevent exploitative practices. We need to protect the working class from corporate greed and create a more equitable business environment.</li><li>Our planet is our home, and it’s time we treat it that way. From cleaning up litter across our communities to investing in real science that prepares us for natural disasters, we must take responsibility. I’ll support education, research, and sustainable practices that protect our air, water, and land. Together, we can build a culture of environmental care—one that values action, awareness, and accountability. Let’s protect the Earth not just for today, but for generations to come.</li></ul></span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-319028-2025-05-05\" id=\"heading1-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse1-319028-2025-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse1-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat areas of public policy are you personally passionate about?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading1-319028-2025-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse1-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI’m passionate about economic, healthcare, education, veterans and military affairs, foreign, environmental, and social policy. I believe in supporting working families, expanding access to quality healthcare, and ensuring every child has equal educational opportunities. We must honor our veterans with strong support, lead with diplomacy abroad, and protect our environment through sustainable practices. I also care deeply about social justice—everyone deserves a fair shot, safe housing, and equal rights. These policies shape lives, and I’m committed to real, responsible solutions.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-319028-2025-05-05\" id=\"heading2-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse2-319028-2025-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse2-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWho do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading2-319028-2025-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse2-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tMy father. Even when times were down, he always kept us up. He always put his family before himself and provided me with knowledge to help me become the best version of myself.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-319028-2025-05-05\" id=\"heading3-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse3-319028-2025-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse3-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat is your favorite book? Why?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading3-319028-2025-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse3-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tBattlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World, written by H.R. McMaster\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-319028-2025-05-05\" id=\"heading4-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse4-319028-2025-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse4-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading4-319028-2025-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse4-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tI believe the greatest challenge facing the United States today is preserving our unity as one nation. The strength of our democracy has always relied on our ability to find common ground amid diversity. Our current climate, marked by partisan hostility and cultural conflicts, underscores the urgency of this issue. The decline in civic engagement and the rise of identity politics have further fragmented our national discourse. As Yuval Levin argues in American Covenant, the Constitution was designed to manage a divided nation through continuous negotiation and coalition-building. To address this challenge, we must: <br/>\n<p>-Recommit to civil discourse and mutual respect, recognizing that disagreement is a cornerstone of democracy. <br/>\r\n-Promote inclusive narratives that celebrate our diverse heritage while emphasizing shared values. <br/>\r\n-Encourage civic education that fosters an understanding of our constitutional principles and responsibilities. <br/><br/>\n</p>\nBy embracing these steps, we can work towards healing our divisions and strengthening the bonds that unite us. The future of our republic depends on our collective effort to remain, unequivocally, one nation.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div><div class=\"panel panel-default\"><div class=\"panel-heading\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-319028-2025-05-05\" id=\"heading5-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tab\"><p class=\"panel-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px;font-weight: 600;\"><a aria-controls=\"collapse5-319028-2025-05-05\" aria-expanded=\"false\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordion\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" href=\"#collapse5-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"button\"><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-right pull-right\"></i><i class=\"fa fa-chevron-down pull-right\"></i>\t\t\t\tWhat are your views on financial transparency and government accountability?\t\t\t</a></p></div><div aria-labelledby=\"heading5-319028-2025-05-05\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\" id=\"collapse5-319028-2025-05-05\" role=\"tabpanel\"><div class=\"panel-body\" style=\"max-height: 500px; overflow-y: scroll;\"><div class=\"answers-container\"><span style=\"font-size: 14px;\">\t\t\t\tFinancial transparency and government accountability are fundamental principles of a healthy democracy. It is important for taxpayers to know how much public funds are being collected, allocated, and spent. This transparency builds trust between the government and the people by allowing citizens to see where their money is going and why. When mistakes are made, or when funds are misused, accountability ensures that there are consequences—whether through internal reviews, public inquiries, or legal action. Elected officials and public servants are need to be answerable for their decisions, actions, and use of resources.\t\t\t</span></div></div></div></div></div>\n<div class=\"small\" data-nosnippet=\"\"><p><i><b>Note:</b> Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it.</i></p></div>", "answer_text": "See also: Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection\n\nDamon Cerreta completed Ballotpedia's Candidate Connection survey in 2025. The survey questions appear in bold and are followed by Cerreta's responses.\nExpand all | Collapse all\nWho are you? Tell us about yourself. My name is Damon Cerreta, and I am a proud American and Connecticut resident. I thank God every day for the blessing of growing up in such a beautiful community. It is these communities that have shaped me into the entrepreneur I am today, and it is my goal, if elected, to give back in numerous ways. From managing a customer service team to owning my own company, my journey has helped me grow as a leader. I am committed to ensuring that everyone has the same opportunities that I had. I will fight against greedy corporations and the corrupt politicians that serve them. I am dedicated to giving a voice to those who are not being heard. Please list below 3 key messages of your campaign. What are the main points you want voters to remember about your goals for your time in office? I believe that love makes families stronger, and one of my goals is to make Americans family again. By fostering familiarity and showing love to all, even amidst disagreements over politics, religions, or interests, we can strengthen our nation. We all live in this great country, and we are in it together. My goal is to create a foundation for our future generations to build upon, continuously making America better and better as the years go by. One of my key campaign messages is to stand up against corporate America and ensure the working class is protected. I propose new legislation that will: - Eliminate hidden costs and uncontrollable price increases in service agreements. \r\n- Prevent corporations from locking customers into unfair multi-year agreements.\r\n- Protect customers from being sued if they try to leave an agreement that was misleading or materially altered by the service provider. \r\n- Stop the cycle of corporations raising prices and pushing out small businesses. This legislation will ensure fair treatment for all customers and prevent exploitative practices. We need to protect the working class from corporate greed and create a more equitable business environment. Our planet is our home, and it’s time we treat it that way. From cleaning up litter across our communities to investing in real science that prepares us for natural disasters, we must take responsibility. I’ll support education, research, and sustainable practices that protect our air, water, and land. Together, we can build a culture of environmental care—one that values action, awareness, and accountability. Let’s protect the Earth not just for today, but for generations to come. What areas of public policy are you personally passionate about? I’m passionate about economic, healthcare, education, veterans and military affairs, foreign, environmental, and social policy. I believe in supporting working families, expanding access to quality healthcare, and ensuring every child has equal educational opportunities. We must honor our veterans with strong support, lead with diplomacy abroad, and protect our environment through sustainable practices. I also care deeply about social justice—everyone deserves a fair shot, safe housing, and equal rights. These policies shape lives, and I’m committed to real, responsible solutions. Who do you look up to? Whose example would you like to follow, and why? My father. Even when times were down, he always kept us up. He always put his family before himself and provided me with knowledge to help me become the best version of myself. What is your favorite book? Why? Battlegrounds: The Fight to Defend the Free World, written by H.R. McMaster What do you perceive to be the United States' greatest challenges as a nation over the next decade? I believe the greatest challenge facing the United States today is preserving our unity as one nation. The strength of our democracy has always relied on our ability to find common ground amid diversity. Our current climate, marked by partisan hostility and cultural conflicts, underscores the urgency of this issue. The decline in civic engagement and the rise of identity politics have further fragmented our national discourse. As Yuval Levin argues in American Covenant, the Constitution was designed to manage a divided nation through continuous negotiation and coalition-building. To address this challenge, we must: -Recommit to civil discourse and mutual respect, recognizing that disagreement is a cornerstone of democracy. -Promote inclusive narratives that celebrate our diverse heritage while emphasizing shared values. -Encourage civic education that fosters an understanding of our constitutional principles and responsibilities. By embracing these steps, we can work towards healing our divisions and strengthening the bonds that unite us. The future of our republic depends on our collective effort to remain, unequivocally, one nation. What are your views on financial transparency and government accountability? Financial transparency and government accountability are fundamental principles of a healthy democracy. It is important for taxpayers to know how much public funds are being collected, allocated, and spent. This transparency builds trust between the government and the people by allowing citizens to see where their money is going and why. When mistakes are made, or when funds are misused, accountability ensures that there are consequences—whether through internal reviews, public inquiries, or legal action. Elected officials and public servants are need to be answerable for their decisions, actions, and use of resources.\nNote: Ballotpedia reserves the right to edit Candidate Connection survey responses. Any edits made by Ballotpedia will be clearly marked with [brackets] for the public. If the candidate disagrees with an edit, he or she may request the full removal of the survey response from Ballotpedia.org. Ballotpedia does not edit or correct typographical errors unless the candidate's campaign requests it."}]