Patch Candidate Profile: Kevin J. Lennon, RTM District 1

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

Kevin J. Lennon

How old will you be as of Election Day?

53

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

https://www.fairfielddemocrats.com

What city or town do you live in?

SOUTHPORT

What office are you seeking?

District 1- Representative Town Meeting

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

District 1

Please give us your party affiliation.

Democrat

Education.

Juris Doctor - Albany Law School

What is your occupation?

Attorney

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

Jessica (wife), Sydney (senior at U of Pittsburgh), Nate (senior at Fairfield Ludlowe)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

No

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 support public service, want to give back to the town, and believe there are important issues facing the town which require good governance in the coming years.

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

Quality of life / preserving Fairfield's key attributes

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

Belief in the role of government

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

Failed to ensure the current administration has kept promises and provided sounded decision-making.

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

Infrastructure (roads) and capital plans.

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

Being a litigator for the past 25+ years has provided me with the ability to understand and research issues, build consensus for strategy and decision, and implement plans.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Pay yourself first

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

I will support efforts to promote bipartisanship and address mental health issues including an epidemic of loneliness in our society