Candidate Profile: Billy Katzing, Danbury Zoning Commission, Alternate

DANBURY, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Danbury and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Danbury Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Billy Katzing, 65, is running for election as a Danbury Zoning Commission alternate as a Republican. He is a graduate of St. Peter School, Danbury High School, Norwalk Community College, and the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center. He is retired after a career as a federal security specialist, and serves as a seasonal patrol sergeant with the Candlewood Lake Authority. He is married to Beth, a registered nurse.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

No

Why are you seeking this office?

Keep Danbury’s development under control.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The Democratic Party, win.

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

Common sense politics.

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

If I can work for the federal government for almost 30 years and maintain the highest level of efficiency, I’m sure that small town politics should be a breeze.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

If you ever feel sorry for yourself, just look around.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

Common sense decisions involves putting politics aside to do the right thing…