Cheshire Candidate Profile: Downes, Planning & Zoning Alternate

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.

Casey Downes, 63, is running for Planning & Zoning Alternate as a Democrat.

Are you running for office in Cheshire? Contact Vinnie Salzo at vincent.salzo@patch.com for information on being featured in a candidate's profile and submitting campaign announcements to Cheshire Patch.

Family:

Husband Stephen Downes, 3 grown children > Ted and Jesse Downes, Cheshire;

Brian Downes and Kate Rooney, Cheshire, Kevin Downes and Rachel Anderson, Boston, Mass.

Education:

Saint Michael's College, BA; SCSU Masters in Education

Occupation:

Special Education Teacher, Berlin High School - retired, currently working part-time in family business.

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.

To grow the Cheshire Grand List, while preserving the unique character of Cheshire; by following the Cheshire Plan of Conservation and Development

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

I have lived in Cheshire for 30 years with my husband who grew up here. We raised our three sons here, two of whom still live in town. I am interested in making sure our community continues to grow in a vibrant and well-planned direction while continuing to preserve its natural beauty and historic character.

Campaign website:

CheshireDem.org