Cheshire Candidate Profile: Dawson 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.

Lynn Alvey Dawson, 60, is running for Town Council At-Large as a Democrat.

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Family:

Three adult daughters, one grandchild

Education:

Juris Doctor from Suffolk University Law School

Occupation:

Attorney; 30+ years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

none

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

Growing the Grand list and keeping our schools competitive.

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

I think all of the candidates are running because they love this town and want to see it improved.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Listening to the citizens. Getting more people involved in the process.

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

I practice family, custody and divorce law. I have worked with some difficult people in very challenging circumstances. But, I always try to stay focused on the goal, rather than get stuck in the problem.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Take your job seriously, not yourself.

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

If elected, I would represent every person in the town, not just the people who voted for me. It is a responsibility and a privilege that I would take seriously.

Campaign website:

CheshireDem.org