Newtown Election: Christina Paradis For ZBA Alternate

NEWTOWN, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in Newtown will be on the ballot.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 2, Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on various topics of importance in town.

Patch will post these candidate profiles over the next several days, so check back often to see the latest.

Democrat Christina Paradis, 52, is running for Zoning Board of Appeals alternate in Newtown.

Occupation: It At Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals In Ridgefield

Family:
• Spouse / significant other: Eric Paradis, married 27 years

• Children: Simone, age 20 and Camille, age 17 a NHS senior

Experience: Zoning Board of Appeals alternate

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Local government simply can’t function without the effort of people who live here and volunteer their time to do this work. The people who come before our board are our neighbors. It is so important to always listen respectfully and have a fair process for making decisions.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I have been serving on the ZBA since 2017. I consider it volunteer work for our community, similar to serving as a girl scout leader for the past 8 years, and or volunteering locally with our troop at events like the Duck Race or the NYFS Holiday Festival.

Accomplishments:

I truly believe that everyone who has come before the board in the time I have served has received a fair and respectful hearing of their request for a variance. I have been proud to serve alongside all the other volunteers on the ZBA.

Other issues:

I consider this to be a non-partisan position that serves our community with the highest integrity. It's not really something for which a campaign platform or agenda is appropriate.