Cheshire Election 2021: Peter Talbot Running For Town Council

CHESHIRE, CT — The 2021 municipal election is heating up in Cheshire with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 and cast their ballots for seats on the Town Council, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning Commission and more.

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

Democrat Peter Talbot, 65, is running for re-election to the Cheshire Town Council in the 4th District.

Occupation: Government Affairs Manager

Family:Wife, Carol (married 30 years); daughters, Lauren and Lindsay; dog, Chloe

Experience: Cheshire Town Council - 4th District since 2011

Family in government: No

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

The most important issue we face is the modernization of our schools, that’s priority number one. In order to do that, priority 1A needs to be economic development and grand list growth. It is the means to our end. It is the way we can spread the cost of school modernization around so that it doesn’t drive seniors from their homes and make Cheshire unaffordable. That is why I have asked Town Manager Sean Kimball to give a monthly economic development report at our Town Council meetings. It is crucial that this Council and future Councils maintain a laser focus on smart growth. It’s how we’ll be able to move forward together.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

The critical difference between my opponent and I is experience. Having served on the Town Council representing the 4th District for the past decade I have been involved in all areas of town government. This has given me the knowledge and ability to get things done.

Accomplishments:

Town Council 4th District (2011-Present)

Board of Education (2010-2011)

Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Commission (2009-2010)

Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, Board of Directors (2002-2009)

Cheshire Chamber of Commerce, and President (2005-2006)

Other issues:

* Civility
* Transparency
* Honesty
* Integrity

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am a lifelong Cheshire resident who has always lived in the South end. From an early age it was instilled in me to give back and I have placed a premium on community service for over 20 years. I live here, I raised my children here and I have a vested interest in seeing Cheshire grow and prosper. I want our schools to be the best they can be, but it’s also very important to see businesses flourish and for our seniors to remain in their homes. Cheshire must remain affordable and to do that we need to focus on economic development and grand list growth. I bring experience, financial knowledge and business acumen to the table. I will continue to work hard for Cheshire and especially for the residents.

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