Branford Election 2021: Neil Sullivan Running For BOE

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

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Neil Sullivan, 51, is running for Board of Education in Branford.

Occupation: Education

Family: I live in Branford with my wife, Karyn Sullivan, and our two boys, Daniel and William. Our dogs Henna and Cyrus keep us busy! We love exploring Branford as a family.

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

The single most pressing issue facing the BOE is re-establishing transparent and civil communication between district leadership and the BOE and Branford families. There needs to be continuous improvement in this area with evidence-based collaborative decision-making.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I have a vested interest with two school age children and want BPS to be a viable option for them and all Branford families.

Accomplishments:

As an educator with over two decades experience supporting diverse learners, I have a multitude of skills that are transferable to this role, if given the opportunity with your vote. Being an International Institute of Restorative Practices (IIRP) certified trainer, I would focus on relationship-building and strengthening community within the BOE.