Monroe Candidate Profile: Dee Dee Martin For Town Council

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.

Dee Dee Martin is running for Town Council as a Democrat. She was a teacher and is now retired.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

incumbent town council. Strategic Planning Committee. previously served on Board of Health and Parks and Recreation Commission.

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and

this is what I intend to do about it.

balance between growth and not losing the "small town" feel we all like about our community

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates

seeking this post?

experience in governing

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

checks and balance

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

leadership in community organization

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

the 24 hour rule... write something, then wait 24 hours to reread and see if you still feel the same before you send it out

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

positions?

I've lived in Monroe for 42 years. I know this community and am passionate about giving back