Middletown Candidate Profile: McClellan For P & Z Commission Alt.

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

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

Kenneth A. McClellan is running for Planning and Zoning Commission Alternate as a Republican.

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Family:

Spouse: Cheryl McClellan

Education:

Master of Science Computer Information Systems

Occupation:

Museum Curator - 2 years. I currently serve as the Curator and President of the Middletown Military Museum.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate; Inland Wetland Commission; Middletown Military Museum Building Committee

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

Borrowing. As P&Z Commissioner, I will not have any impact on the city budget and borrowing. However, as a commissioner, I can ensure that property owners are able to develop their land as they see fit, and assist them in complying with local ordinances and state and federal law.

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

I have life experience, training and education in reading, interpreting and implementing regulations. I know how to work with people to assist them in complying with regulations while

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

30 years military experience in various positions of increasing responsibility, culminating as commander of unit of 200 soldiers spread across New York, New England and New Jersey. I successfully managed this unit and grew it as demand increased. I serve as a director of the Middletown Military Museum, which opened in April. The museum has received compliments on its layout and displays since our opening.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Make the world a better place than you found it, even if it's only a small piece of the world.