Newtown Candidate Profile: Alison Plante For Legislative Council

NEWTOWN, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Newtown and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

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Alison Plante is running for Legislative Council (District 3) as a Democrat.

Occupation: Program Manager at Bridgewater Associates.

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

Keeping our schools excellent.

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

I intend to dig in deeply to understand our education budget, partner with the Board of Education, and ensure we are working with experts and peer school districts to share best practices and solutions.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

If elected, I also plan to work on spurring economic development in town as a key lever to grow the tax base.

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

Over a decade in corporate strategy and problem-solving at a major financial institution - I've dealt with highly complex issues, lots of stakeholders, and tight budgets and deadlines, all of which are relevant to a role in municipal government,

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

"Whether you think you can or you think you can't-- you're right." (Henry Ford)

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

I'm extremely humbled by the support I've received so far and I'm genuinely excited about the opportunity to serve my neighbors if elected to the Legislative Council.