Hamden Candidate Profile: Dian Lewis For Legislative Council

HAMDEN, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Hamden and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Dian Lewis is running for Legislative Council At-Large as a Republican.

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Education:

Jonathan Grant High School

Eastern School Of Practical Nursing

Media Technology Institute (CPTC)

Excelsior Community College

Occupation:

Business owner

home care 10 years’ experience

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

n/a

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

over spending.

start monitoring police and firefighters who come to work (punch in on the time clock and go back home)

start penalizing the mayor and persons who sign on bills that is not of great importance to the town (maybe if these town representatives know that they will be charged for signing bills that suits their monetary intent then they would think twice before signing).

Stop allowing the garbage company to pick up trash in other towns ,where this town foot the bill for gas,

Charge a fee from sports teams coming from out of town to use our fields

Stop allowing persons to fill up their gas tanks for personal use.

Charge a fee for events on the green to help with up-keeping and maintenance.

Sell the golf course to one of the colleges who does not have a course. Southern or Quinnipiac

These are just a few to start! There is no reason for the town taxes to be high

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

What makes me different is that I am new to politics and do not intend on making promises I can’t fulfill

Instead I plan to have discussions with the community and council members to see how best they can solve problems in Hamden.

I also plan to meet with members from other communities that had similar problems the town of Hamden is having, and learn from them how to solve the towns issue

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

I support the people’s issues: lower taxes, improve education, opportunities, safe neighborhoods

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Stay true to myself, always be open to learn. and Work hard, and never give up on my dreams, even when no one else believes in me.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am dedicated and plan to work hard for the town. and to be a voice for the people of Hamden. And plan to work together with the community and make decisions that will create a much better future for the people of Hamden.

Campaign Website:

@dianlewislegislativecouncilatlarge