Fairfield Candidate Profile: Lenny Braman For TPZ

FAIRFIELD, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Fairfield and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Fairfield Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will continue covering the races as Election Day draws near.

Lenny Braman is running for Town Plan and Zoning Commission as a Democrat. He is an attorney, has three children ages 5 and under, and is married to a third-generation Fairfielder.

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

We have to ensure that our seniors can continue to live in Fairfield as they age. If elected, I would support the use of all of the zoning tools at our disposal to encourage responsible development of appropriate senior housing in Fairfield.

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

As a zoning attorney who has practiced throughout Fairfield County, I have a wealth of legal experience to draw upon for the good of our town.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Encouraging smart, responsible growth while preserving existing communities; ensuring sustainable development that protects our environment and saves costs; maintaining our quality of life.

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

I have represented clients in high-profile zoning matters throughout Fairfield County, relying on my legal expertise to help local zoning boards make tough decisions on important issues.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

A distinguished federal judge that I worked for years ago, the Hon. Anita Brody, always used to say, "You've got to have fire in your belly! Whatever you do, do it with passion." I've strived to live up to that.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

My guiding principle is that decades from now, my wife and I want Fairfield to be a place where our children will want to raise their own kids.