Noble Running For Cheshire Zoning Board Of Appeals Alternate

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 Douglas Noble, 43, is running for Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate in Cheshire.

Occupation: Health And Safety Professional

Family: I enjoy Hiking, Biking, and Skiing with my wife and two great kids.

Experience: Zoning Board of Appeals Alternate

Family in government: No

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

Having a balance of great neighborhoods, schools, and as well as a strong business community.

Making objective decisions for the betterment of our town.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

My ability to work with and strengthen our community by interpreting regulations using a common sense approach. Each situation is different and needs a person with experience to make good judgements in sometimes tough circumstances.

Accomplishments:

Regulations are there as a baseline, but looking at individual situations might call for exceptions, something I am used to doing on a regular basis in my field of work. I have over the past four years in this role been able to be fair and objective in decision making, helping continue people's trust and transparency for our town boards and commissions.

Other issues:

Living within our means and investing in our future is key for Cheshire's prosperity.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

My educational background is:

BS in Biology, Susquehanna University

MS in Occupational Health and Safety Management / Industrial Hygiene, University of New Haven.

Outside of work, and I am the Vice President for the FCRTTA (Farmington Canal Greenway) and on the Cheshire Sustainability committee for Sustainable CT.

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