Enfield Candidate Profile: Michael Ludwick, Town Council

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

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

Name: Michael S. Ludwick

How old will you be as of Election Day? 54

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

https://EnfieldRTC.org

What city or town do you live in? Enfield

What office are you seeking? Enfield Town Council At Large

Party affiliation: Republican

Education: Master Public Administration University of Hartford & B.A. Political Science Western New England College. Graduated Fermi High School.

What is your occupation? Underwriting Director

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

Happily married to Darlene, two beautiful daughters, Madi & Morgan and one dog/ 3 cats.

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

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective? Currently Enfield Town Councilor

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 am highly motivated, and extremely humbled to have the opportunity to serve the Town of Enfield as we move forward into 2023-2024. If there is a Charter Revision Commission, I will work extremely hard to include a budget referendum, so the voter can have a say in town government.

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

As taxpayers, we are all taxed more than ever in our history, question to ask yourself: are you freer? I believe the answer is NO! As the former Mayor, I will work to keep your taxes flat.

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

What I bring to the Council is passion, calmness, a sense of humor, and an unwavering commitment to the Town of Enfield. Every single day, I aim for personal continuous self-improvement so that I strive for humility and work at being a better human being than I was the day prior. I believe that our residents are generous people with kind hearts. Although we may disagree from time to time, and I believe we all want what is best for the Town of Enfield.

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

I will personally focus on maintaining our open space, local farming and woodlands through local legislation and seeking out specific tax incentives for farmers that grow and provide local food. I will continue to balance development versus affordability, we can and have achieved both when I served as Mayor.

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

Currently Enfield Town Councilor and served as Mayor 4 years
Former member Enfield Zoning Board of Appeals
Former Candidate for the CT State 58th district
Former Fermi High School Football Coach
Former member of the Enfield Planning & Zoning Commission
Former member Enfield Board of Education
Former Girls Basketball Coach St. Bernard’s School
Former Chair of Joint Town Council / BOE Security Committee
Liaison to Enfield Loan Committee
Liaison to Enfield Joint Insurance Committee
Member Enfield Republican Town Committee

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Read the Bible

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

Enfield residents are tough, educated, and we are a hard-working and caring community. I would be honored to represent the Town of Enfield on the Town Council for the next two years to continue to move Enfield forward for the benefit of all generations. We have a lot of work to do. I am humbly requesting your vote for Michael Ludwick, and for all my republican teammates on Row B Tuesday November 7th.