2023 Darien Election Profile: Dennis Maroney For Board Of Education

DARIEN, CT — Election Day on Nov. 7 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot in Darien.

Patch reached out to candidates for local office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing the town.

Name

Dennis Maroney

How old will you be as of Election Day?

56

What city or town do you live in?

Darien

What office are you seeking?

Board of Education

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

University of Connecticut - BS Psychology

What is your occupation?

Master Perfumer - 35 years

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Wife - Holly, Daughters Becca and Cassie

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Board of Education - Darien 2017-present
Darien Representative Town meeting 1998-2017

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I value Education and want to give back to the community in which my wife grew up in and my daughters both graduated High School from. Darien has a wonderful school system, but we can make it even better.

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

Schools have become the catch all for all of societies shortcomings. Mental health, sexuality, gender, feelings, emotions as well as education. I want us to get back to educating children in fundamentals of reading, writing, and math. Schools should provide vehicles for other areas as well, but they should be supports to allow the education to occur, not the focus of education.

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

My kids have graduated from Darien HS as well as college so I have the view of what it takes to navigate the entire educational process.

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

My advocacy for education for the past 20 years both on the RTM education committee as well as the Board of Education. I am someone who works in as a perfumer to create fragrances and believe I find creative ways to solve problems.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

My father taught me to work hard, not cut corners and the results with be worth the effort and Mom taught me the golden rule of treat people the way you want to be treated.