Cheshire Candidate Profile: Jordan, Zoning Board Of Appeals Alt.

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.

Hap Jordan, 71, is running for Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate as a Democrat.

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Family:

Spouse: Fellis Jordan

Education:

Highest degree: MBA

Occupation:

Retired Accountant

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

No prior office

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

Ageing schools. I will support fiscally responsible proposals for significant upgrade/replacement.

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

I'm not afraid to invest in projects that will grow our economic base.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

I want to see our Economic Development commissioners explore bold ideas for growth that will not jeopardize the historic character of our town.

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

I served on two civil juries, and successfully raised two teenagers, a boy and a girl.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Don't be too quick to judge others from first impressions.

Campaign website:

CheshireDem.org