Steve Berecz 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.

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Democrat Steve Berecz, 57, is running for Fairfield RTM District 6.

Occupation: Teacher (Trumbull)

Family: Wife - Illya, Sons - Jake (Sophomore Roanoke College), Ryan (Senior Fairfield Warde HS)

Experience: Fairfield RTM District 6

Family in government: No

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

The single most pressing issue facing our town is shaping the inevitable changes our town will see in the near future. Maintaining the excellence of our public schools, parks and public spaces is a start, and but shaping the commercial and real estate development in a way that is beneficial for residents from all socioeconomic levels should be a big part of all Fairfield's elected officials jobs in the near future.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

As a lifelong Fairfield Resident, a graduate of the Fairfield Public School System, a parent of a Fairfield Public School student, a long time volunteer in several different positions, and a former long-term Town of Fairfield employee, I know the town, many town employees and many residents on many different levels. This knowledge has allowed me to shape my decisions in the past — and, hopefully in the future, and if I am elected to serve again.

Accomplishments:

-Public School Teacher (35+years-Trumbull)

-Former Fairfield Recreation Dept. employee (30+ yearsj; final 20 years as Town of Fairfield Assistant Waterfront Director and Waterfront Director)

-Served one term previously on RTM with over a 90+% attendance/voting record