Cheshire Candidate Profile: Darter For Town Council

CHESHIRE, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Cheshire and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Cheshire Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Guy Darter, 64, is running for a seat on the Town Council in the 2nd District as a Republican.

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Family:

Wife, Alice Darter

Education:

Some College

Occupation:

Owner of Darter Specialties 30 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Chair of Cheshire Republican Town Committee

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

The physical condition of our school buildings. A School Modernization Committee has been created to investigate and clarify the problem(s) and propose options to address these problems. One of the major concerns is the impact action taken will have on our taxes.

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

My opponent has focused on reducing the speed limit on town roads to 20 mph and the installation of bike lanes while offering no ideas on growing the Grand List or encouraging economic development. I am in favor of extensive review of town planning and zoning regulations that are hindering efforts to bring development to the north end of town. I have clearly voiced my focus and concern relating to how we address any school modernization program, keeping the tax impact of any action at the forefront.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Protecting our seniors - extending property tax credit offered to seniors; maintaining the level of services needed for seniors to continue living in this town; Review of our open spaces and parks to ensure that they serve all of our population and our team sports

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Chair of the Republican Town Committee; built multi-million-dollar business from the ground up; accounting background has given me a deep understanding of budgets and finance

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Listen to others as you can always learn something

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I have a type A personality; I speak my mind; and I'm not afraid to stand up for what I believe in.

Campaign Website:

http://ct.gop/rtc/cheshire/