Hamden Candidate Profile: Kristin Dolan 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.

Kristin Dolan is running for a seat on the Legislative Council in the 8th District as a Democrat. Dolan, a Hamden High School graduate, has a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the University of Rhode Island and has worked as an accountant for more than 25 years. She has three children, ages 20, 17 and 16.

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

Fiscal Responsibility - Fair Property Taxes and Balanced Budgets

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

Utilize my accounting, budgeting and business experience to review town finances and help draft balanced budgets.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Our Livelihoods - grow district jobs and businesses

Our Infrastructure - Roads, Schools and Information Systems

Our Environment - Improve environment and protect open spaces

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

CPA, 25 plus years as Accountant and Business Professional