Cheshire Candidate Profile: Talbot 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.

Peter Talbot, 62, is running for re-election to the Town Council in the 4th District as a Democrat.

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Family:

Wife: Carol (married 28 years) Children: Lauren (25) Lindsay (23) Dog: Chloe (9)

Education:

Ithaca College - Communications Degree

Occupation:

Government Relations Manager for Cox Communications

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Served on Board of Education, elected 4 terms to Town Council

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

Economic Development and School Modernization. The two go hand-in-hand. I was recently appointed to the School Modernization Committee and have worked to grow the grand list and attract business to Cheshire.

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

I am running unopposed.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Listening to constituents, solving problems, keeping taxes affordable and transparency in government.

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

Developed the budget and gained bipartisan support to bring full day kindergarten to Cheshire.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

You live in this community, you've received a lot from this community and you should give back to the community that has been very good to you.

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

I am a lifelong Cheshire resident who has worked hard to move the Town forward. I am dedicated, hard-working and accessible.

Campaign website:

https://www.facebook.com/Commi...