Newtown Candidate Profile: Carol Walsh 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.

Carol Walsh is running for Legislative Council as a Democrat.

Occupation: retired as of July 1, 2019 30 years as research scientist. Title when I retired was Global Director - Human Biology

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Previously served on Board of Finance in Newtown

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

this is what I intend to do about it.

We will be facing many critical decisions on development that are going to define the future of our town. I will work for responsible development, which includes implementation of sustainable energy solutions wherever possible.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

I am not advocating for expensive legislative mandates, unfair tax incentives, or anti-business policies. I am advocating for a change in mindset. Our Municipality has done a great job installing solar panels across town and we can and should do more. As stewards of this Town I believe we should be engaging with businesses and residents alike to encourage sustainable energy alternatives.