Stratford Star

2011 Stratford Star Election Guide

About this Voters Guide

All candidates were asked to supply their name, address, phone number, e-mail (if they wanted it published), and political party, and a statement (of 75 words or fewer) of their qualifications (including education, training, experience, organizational memberships, etc.) for the office being sought.

Candidates for Town Council, Planning Commission, Zoning Commission and Board of Zoning Appeals were asked, “What do you hope to accomplish if elected?”

Board of Education candidates were asked, “How will you balance the need to educate Stratford’s children and the needs of Stratford’s taxpayers?”

Answers could be up to 100 words in length.

No answers have been edited for spelling, grammar or content.

Rsponses are printed alphabetically within each race, except that non-responders are listed last.

The Town Council is the legislative body of Stratford.

The town is divided into 10 districts, each of which has one representative on the Town Council. Terms last two years.

Residents who do not know in which district they reside may visit can find out both the district and polling places by visiting the Registrars of Voters page at townofstratford.com.

In this year’s race, three incumbents are running unopposed: Stephanie Phillips (D-2), Matt Catalano (R-3) and James Connor (R-8).

Incumbents are not seeking re-election in the 7th District, currently Democratic, and 9th, currently Republican.

Republicans held a 6-4 majority on the 2009-11 council.