Danbury Candidate Profile: James Kelly For Zoning Commission

DANBURY, CT — The 2019 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.

James M. Kelly is running for the Zoning Commission as a Democrat. Before retirement he owned Airflow Laboratory Services

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Danbury Common Council 2001-2003

Danbury Zoning Commission 2011 to present

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

Growth.

Making sure that as a Zoning Commission member I can ensure Danbury
residents that I will be a vigilent watchdog in that regard.

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

Experience.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Education but that easily comes under the umbrella of growth.

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

My past 3 terms on the Zoning Commission.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Follow your dream and that led to my staring my own business.