Scott Nickel Running For Fairfield RTM District 3

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.

Democrat Scott Nickel, 61, is running for RTM District 3 in Fairfield.

Occupation: Insurance Account Exec

Family: Spouses Jocelyn Eppich

Experience: RTM District 3

Family in government: No

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

Education. We need to make the education system affordable and help all of our kids get a great education.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

Experience. I have was elected 2 years ago and and have gained experience which helps me every time we meet to discuss items affecting our town.

Accomplishments:

Completed two budget cycles for the town, and managed to help eliminate wasteful proposals, and for large projects.

Other issues:

Public Safety and and helping with our public works committee to eliminate waste.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am pro-taxpayer and and against overly large government spending.