Monroe Candidate Profile: David H Ferris Jr. For BOE

MONROE, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Monroe and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. First Selectman Ken Kellogg will face no challenger, but the races for town council and other offices are contested.

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

David H Ferris Jr. is running as a Republican for the Board of Education, a position he currently holds. He works as a security manager.

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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. It is very important to balance high quality education and costs to taxpayers. We have faced some tough issues in special education and health care costs. We will continue to hold staff accountable for the budget as well as researching best cost saving efficiencies.

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

My experience in government processes and time on numerous boards and commissions. I have successfully managed several high cost projects and in one case returned money to the Town.