Ellington Candidate Profile: Sean Kelly, Planning And Zoning

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

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

Name: Sean Kelly

How old will you be as of Election Day? 53

Does your campaign have a website? If so, include the URL here.

https://www.ellington-ertc.org

What city or town do you live in? Ellington

What office are you seeking? Planning and Zoning

Please give us your party affiliation: Republican

Education: BA, Marquette University

What is your occupation? Industrial Sales and Engineering

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

Wife, Blanca Kelly
Son, Christopher Kelly, 12 years old
Son, Matthew Kelly, 12 years old

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? No

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

Planning and Zoning, 2015 - present
Ellington Economic Development Commission, 2011-present
Ellington Permanent Building Committee, 2015-present

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 love Ellington and I want to preserve the character and feel of the town for future generations

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

Growth and development of Ellington is important. Using the Plan of Conservation and Development as a guide we can manage the growth and development of Ellington in a way that allows the town preserve its character and feel while also allowing for new development to improve life in Ellington.

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

I have experience in living in a town that is growing the way Ellington is, and I have learned lessons in how to manage that growth in a way that does not disturb the lifestyle and feel of what's appealing about that town.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Supporting agriculture, expanding opportunities for agro-tourism, addressing the pressures on open spaces and protecting those open spaces, supporting our schools

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

I have been on PZC since 2015

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Be humble