Candidate Profile: Mike Pace, 88th House District

HAMDEN, CT — The 2022 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Eyes are primarily focused on the gubernatorial election, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs. All five of Connecticut's congressional seats, plus one U.S. Senate seat, are up for grabs as well.

There are 151 seats in the state House of Representatives and 36 in the state Senate. Democrats currently hold majorities in both chambers

Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Mike Pace, 51, of Hamden, is running for election to the House of Representatives in the 88th District.

Campaign website

https://mikepaceforstaterep.co...

Party affiliation

R

Education

BS from CCSU, DC Degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic

Occupation

Chiropractor 22 years

Family

Been married to my wife Colleen for 24 years. We are both practicing Chiropractors in Hamden for more than 20 years now. We have 2 children. Our daughter Michaela is 24 and holds a finance degree from CCSU. Our son David is 20 and Studying Engineering at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Previous public office, appointive or elective

No

Why are you seeking this office?

To offer another option to voters who are more concerned about our high taxes, public safety and parents roles in their children's education and health care. To offer help to the youth in our community who are in crisis.

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

Crime. Stop emboldening criminal activity while victims suffer, and start supporting our police officers. Giving them the support and help they need, and revise the police accountability act.

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

My opponent was for defunding the police, I am not. My opponent is for full legalization of Psilocybin and MDMA, I am not.

My opponent is for vaccine mandates by our government.

My opponent is for prison reform, part of which allowed inmates cell phones while incarcerated, at a cost of 2.5 million dollars of tax payer money.

My opponent is for a $24 dollar/minimum wage, but pays his employees current minimum wage rates. Do as you say...

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

By being out of touch with community needs.

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

Helping get immediate tax relief to our community.

Supporting our police officers.

Getting more support for our youth.

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

I've been a small business owner in town for more than 20 years. I feel I have a pulse on what the community would like to see happen here in town.

Having raised 2 children and been involved in youth coaching for years, I understand how important it is to keep our youth busy and productive, to ensure they realize their lives have value.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

To listen first and speak last.

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

I would do my best to represent the people in my community by listening to their needs first and doing everything within my power to bring their voices to Hartford.

I believe the government is an entity that works for the people, to represent their best interests and not control every aspect of their lives.