Patch Candidate Profile: Amir Nasir, RTM District 2

FAIRFIELD, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in Fairfield will be on the ballot, including Board of Selectman, Board of Education, Board of Finance, RTM and others.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 7, Fairfield Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on various topics of importance in town.

Patch will post these candidate profiles over the next few weeks, so check back often to see the latest.

Name

Amir Nasir

How old will you be as of Election Day?

54

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

https://www.fairfieldrtc.com/2...

What city or town do you live in?

Fairfield

What office are you seeking?

RTM District 2

If you are running in a district, you can specify the district here.

Fairfield CT RTM District 2

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

MD

What is your occupation?

Surgeon

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

Married with a young child in school

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

None

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

No. I am not a politician.

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?

To make a positive contribution to a community that has been so good to my family.

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

Unchecked growth. Work with both parties to plan for sensible growth to maintain and maximize quality of life for my constituents.

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

I believe in smaller, less intrusive government.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

N/A

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

Cost of living/taxes, low income housing, possible school closures.

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

Business owner, Board Certified Plastic Surgeon, Engineer

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Know yourself

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

Sometimes the people who talk the most, say the least, and listen even less. I am interested in listening and doing.