Middletown Candidate Profile: Shanay Fulton, 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.

Shanay Fulton, 37, is running for Planning & Zoning Commission Alternate as a Democrat.

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Family:

Christian (son), 11 years old; Joshua (son), 9 years old

Education:

Bachelor of Science-Design & Business

Occupation:

Paraeducator - 3 years/Family Resource Specialist- 3 months

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Trustee for City of Middletown

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

Homelessness and Small Business failures, I intend to work diligently to make sure that there are more equitable options for low income housing in marginalized areas and throughout town. And that small businesses represent the demographics of the area so that they can last, helping to create a thriving Downtown business district.

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

I am connected to the Downtown Business area and North End area. I fully understand the needs in the area as a resident, from a socio-economic stance.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Transportation, Racial Equity, and Single Parent households

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

3-year Employee of Middletown Public Schools as a paraprofessional and currently District Family Specialist

Vice-Chair of Children in Placement- 2 years

Youth Program Director for North End Action Team; did work with (CCEH) CT Coalition to End Homelessness, SVdP (St. Vincent dePaul)

Board of Directors for YETI- Youth Engagement Team Initiatives working with Columbus House

I advocated for 51 Green Street building as a Board Member with (MGCC) Middletown Green Community Center.

Appointed by Current Mayor to City Trustee for Russell Library

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

If you believe it you can achieve it; don't give up fighting for what you believe in. Your voice will be heard.

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

The issues that I want to address are ones I have experience in firsthand. I live and work in the area that I strongly advocate for.

Campaign website: www.facebook.com/fultonformidd...