Branford Election 2021: Frank Twohill Running For RTM

BRANFORD, CT —The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Republican Frank Twohill, 63, is running for Representative Town Meeting in Branford.

Occupation: Attorney

Experience: Incumbent First District RTM member

Family in government: No

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Pressing issue is unfunded State mandates which drive up Town costs and increase property taxes. In Branford we can only control our tax dollars spending which must continue to be kept under control.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

My take on issues before us is always to vote in my constituents’ best interests. To continue to keep Branford property taxes as low as possible and maintain current level of Branford’s services to residents.

Accomplishments:

I chaired the RTM Education Committee for 9 years, recently proposed and enacted the first Branford Blight Ordinance, attend many evening meetings each month, and stay fully abreast of all issues facing Branford and vote accordingly for my constituents.

Other issues:

I believe in democracy, free speech, and transparency and I advocate for my constituents.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am honored to serve my constituents and respectfully request another two year RTM term. I am engaged put myself into the RTM process and am fully prepared on every issue and every vote. Please vote for me.