Milford Candidate Profile: Frank Smith For Board of Aldermen

MILFORD, CT — Milford's election season is heating up and there are plenty of contested races with candidates eager to get their name on the ballot for the city's municipal election. One of those contested races is the race for the Board of Aldermen.

Milford Patch asked candidates in the contested races to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Frank Smith, 64, is running for election to the Board of Aldermen and is running as a Democrat in the third-district.

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Family: *

Wife Diane, five children and four grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government? *

No

Education: *

College

Occupation: *

Regional Manager 5 years

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office: *

Alderman, Ordinance Committee Chairman

Campaign Website: *

milforddemocrats.com

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

Milford's eroding shoreline. Need to prioritize coastal resiliency and organize action locally as well as at the state and federal levels

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

Experience in matters concerning Devon and the West Shore. Long standing environmental commitment

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Maintain and reduce property tax levels, attract new business, preserve Milford historic treasures, reduce indiscriminate development

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

Contribution to Milford's environmental initiatives, reduced taxes and exceptional bond rating. Contribution to the creation of Milford Preservation Trust.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Honor the people you serve

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

As a life long resident of the district, preserving its great history and working toward a brighter future for Devon and the West Shore is a paramount concern.