Hamden Election 2023: Marcia Brown Running For Board Of Education

HAMDEN, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Hamden with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 and cast their ballots for mayor and town clerk along with seats on the legislative council and board of education.

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

Marcia Brown, 71, is running for election to the Hamden Board of Education as a Republican.

Education.

B.S. Physical Education, M.S. Health Education

What is your occupation?

31 Years of Teaching

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

I have two daughters and two grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

No

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I'd like to offer a voice of reason and common sense.

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

Clean, healthy and safe schools. I support a safety officer in each school.

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

I am not aware of major differences. We work as a team.

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

I would like to serve with the incumbents and work together.

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

Voting! Transparency in our local government for the taxpayers. Lower taxes to increase the appeal of Hamden.

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

I was a Director of Summer Playgrounds and Day Camp for several town elementary sites for many years.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Never give up.

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

In our Nation, it is time for us all to become more involved in our towns. I wish more people would vote, at the very least. My mom taught us that voting was important. We must all make sure that we can trust our vote.

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