East Haven Election 2021: Susan Stacey Running For Town Council

EAST HAVEN, CT — The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Susan C. Stacey, 70, is running for East Haven Town Council.

Occupation: Retired/AT&T

Family: Husband Jack, daughters Sarah and Meaghan, their spouses and three grandchildren.

Experience: Hagaman Memorial Library Board

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

Tweed New Haven Airport Expansion. I will work with all those in position to make decisions to insure that any expansion poses no negative impact on the quality of life for all East Haven residents.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

The critical difference between myself and those in the other party is the way in which we perceive the role of town government.

Accomplishments:

My job at SNET/AT&T was that of project manager. I learned to prioritize the importance of situations and to react accordingly.

Other issues:

As a member of the Town Council, I will work with all members to continue to improve the quality of life for all residents. Maintaining a reasonable mill rate and helping both the police and firefighters to ensure they have what they need to provide the citizenry the protection they deserve.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I have been active for many years in a number of civic organizations and for the past two decades, I have been dedicated to my work to feed, clothe, and find shelter for those less fortunate. I was humbled to be recognized for this work with a Beacon Award in 2016 and this year with the East Haven Merit Award.