Patch Candidate Profile: Steve Kirsch​, Monroe Board of Finance

MONROE, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Monroe and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Steve Kirsch, 66, is running for re-election to the Monroe Board of Finance as a Democrat.

Education.

Syracuse Univ. - Computer Science

What is your occupation?

Infrastructure / Cloud Architect
44 years

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Wife - Laurie; Married 43 years;
Two adult sons and two grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Yes, currently a Board of Finance member since 2019

Why are you seeking this office?

I'm running for a second term because I feel the work of the Board of Finance (BoF) is important in the lives of the citizens of the town.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The single most important issue facing the people of Monroe is to ensure that the town operates in the most fiscally responsible manner possible. I will continue to be an advocate for responsible spending and finding ways to keep town taxes as low as possible.

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

I believe that we could be doing more to address the long term needs of the town, especially when it comes to addressing long term capital projects, such as road improvements.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Spending & Taxes

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

I have championed support for education funding and supported capital projects needed by the town.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Stand up for what you believe in.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I make it a priority to attend every meeting and I come prepared with the motions needed to ensure that the meeting will run as smoothly as possible.