Patch Candidate Profile: Tisha Fox, RTM District 10

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

Tisha Fox

How old will you be as of Election Day?

58

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

https://www.fairfieldrtc.com/2023-rtm-candidates

What city or town do you live in?

Fairfield

What office are you seeking?

Representative Town Meeting (RTM)

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

District 10

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

Doctorate in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies

What is your occupation?

Educator/Leader for over 30 years.
Multilingual Teacher- Fairfield Public Schools

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

Proud mom of two daughters, both Virginia Tech graduates. The oldest is 30 years old and lives in FL. The youngest is 24 years old and lives here in Fairfield. I am a new grandmother to a beautiful grandson.

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 am new to Fairfield and want to support the town to live to its full potential. I would like to represent constituents’ ideas and concerns by lending my voice to preserve our town’s character while planning for the future.

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

The United Illuminating Transmission Line proposal. So far, I have attended both the community meeting at the Pequot Library and the United Illuminating Town Hall meeting. I will continue to be a vocal advocate in supporting the community and voice their concerns with the project.

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

I believe it’s time for a fresh voice and new perspectives. When I initially moved to Fairfield, I fell in love with its character, the town services, and its residents. While I cannot speak on behalf of other candidates, I know that I will bring energetic, proactive thinking that will advance our town into a brighter future.

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

Over-development is the talk of the town. While state law, 8-30g, supersedes the town’s control over housing development, I believe having vocal advocates elected to represent the community is vital in bringing transparency and advocacy within the neighborhood. Further, I’m committed to maintaining the character of the town, while promoting stable and appropriate growth.

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

I am an experienced educational leader with a tireless devotion to achieving goals.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

When I accepted my first educational leadership role this quote was passed onto me. These are the standards I’ve set for myself in life and leadership.

“The Courage of Integrity…the highest courage is to dare to be yourself in the face of adversity, choosing right over wrong, ethics over convenience and truth over popularity.” Author Unknown