Hannah Gale Running For Fairfield RTM District 6

FAIRFIELD, CT — It's election season in Fairfield, and Patch is here to help you get to know the candidates running for local office in 2021 before voters head to the polls Nov. 2.

Questionnaire responses appear as submitted by candidates.

Republican Hannah Gale is running for Representative Town Meeting in Fairfield.

Occupation: Naturopathic Physician

Experience: RTM

Family in government: No

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

Trust and good judgement. There are many competing interests in politics — and this is true even in our little town. I am an even handed person by nature with a natural tendency to try and balance people's needs without prejudice.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I have 6 years experience on the RTM and by now have seen enough to know what questions to ask.

Accomplishments:

I think my colleagues would say that I often help move the conversation forward. I also often hold an unpopular position that I feel is necessary for the conversation and that others avoid because of optics.

Other issues:

Need to protect and develop public spaces and including parklets and walking areas.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

These are not easy times, having someone like me, that has a broad educational background, and can understand complicated scientific literature, on a position whereby voice may broaden the conversation, and may help our town navigate through difficult waters.