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The questions Each candidate was asked to provide an answer to one question from this list of four (the candidate’s choice): • 1. Based on your own beliefs and priorities — and what you know about your colleagues and opponents — can you describe some tangible differences between what your town or city would most likely experience if you and your party are victorious versus unsuccessful? • 2. What is the most important thing voters should know about you, personally and/or politically? • 3. If elected, what would be your top priority, both short-term and long-term? • 4. What do you see as the biggest challenge facing your constituents, and what is your strategy to address it?
The answers Candidates’ replies to the question of their choice can be found on these pages: East Windsor: Pages 9 and 11. Ellington: Pages 13-14, 45. Enfield: Pages 27, 29-31. Stafford: Pages 44-45. .
Local priorities in spotlight As North Central Connecticut residents prepare to cast their ballots on Election Day, attention will be keen on several races that could shift local dynamics and set the tone for municipal governance over the coming years. While many town councils and boards of education are on the ballot, the departure of incumbents in Enfield’s education leadership and the contested council slates there suggest that reflection of local priorities — especially around school funding, infrastructure and tax burdens — may dominate voter decisions. In smaller towns like East Windsor, Somers and Stafford, tighter races often hinge on questions of land use, fiscal restraint and continuity of local services — and this year is likely to be no different. Across the region, trends like rising concern over property taxes, calls for more transparent budgeting and citizen demand for responsiveness from munic-
ipal government are likely to influence Election Day turnout and outcomes. While Somers has uncontested contests for first selectman and selectman, there will be important questions on the ballot involving the town clerk position, the possible hire or appointment of a town administrator, planning and zoning and more. See all of the proposals on page 39.
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