Brookfield Candidate Profile: Julie Kerton For Assessment Board

BROOKFIELD, CT — Brookfield's election season is heating and there are plenty of contested races with candidates eager to get their name on the ballot for the town's municipal election. One of those contested races is the race for the Board of Assessment Appeals.

Brookfield Patch asked candidates in the contested races to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Julie Kerton is running for election to the Board of Assessment Appeals as a Democrat.

Are you running for office in Brookfield? Contact Brian McCready at brian.mccready@patch.com for information on being featured in a candidate's profile and submitting campaign announcements to Brookfield Patch.

Family: *

My children attended Brookfield Public Schools from Kindergarten at Center School, on to Huckleberry and Whisconier and are graduates of Brookfield High School.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? *

No

Education: *

Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology and Human Development from SUNY, Empire State College

Occupation: *

Realtor with Keller Williams Realty

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: *

I am currently serving on the Board of Assessment Appeals.

Campaign Website: *

www.brookfielddemocrats.org

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it. *

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is keeping it affordable while maintaining a high quality lifestyle and I intend to consider each appeal with a fair and impartial approach.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? *

I am the only candidate running who has been previously elected to this board. As a realtor and former administrator of a non-profit, I would like to apply my knowledge and experience to the BOAA, while giving back to my community.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

My top priority is to make fair and thoughtful decisions as a member of the Brookfield Board of Assessment Appeals. I am dedicated to working in the spirit of respect and fairness.