Cheshire Election 2021: Sylvia Nichols 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.

Republican Sylvia Nichols, 78, is running for re-election as Cheshire Town Council At-Large.

Occupation: Floral Consultant

Family: Widow, Sons Peter and Tom, 4 grandchildren

Experience: Town Councilor since 2010; Planning and Zoning 2009-10

Family in government: NO

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

Developing balanced spending plans that allow continuation of services, & maintain and improve Infrastructure without burdensome tax increases for residents and businesses.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

A respectful and informed decision maker personal representative of the senior population and a well informed advocate for economic development, I will continue to bring balance and wide experience to the deliberations of the Town Council.

Accomplishments:

Successful negotiation of Employment contracts with Union employees resulted equitable wages and enhanced benefits for the next 3 years.

Other issues:

Supporting the West Main Street Neighborhood and the proposed addition of a Town Green at Bartlem Park will maintain the small town sensibilities while the commercial development in the north end will begin to ease the residential tax burden.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

Still passionate about my hometown and it's residents after 57 years, and I am looking forward to continuing to share my experience and knowledge on your behalf for another 2 years.