Patch Candidate Profile: Stephen Csordas, Newtown Board of Finance

NEWTOWN, CT — The 2023 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.

GRC consultant Stephen Csordas, 69, is running for re-election to the Newtown Board of Finance as a Republican. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in economics, and has one son with his wife, Cynthia.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

NA

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

Currently serving on the Newtown Board of Finance

Why are you seeking this office?

to be an advocate for the financial interests of all Newtown taxpayers and voters

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

the difficult economy

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

taxes, appropriations, and capital spending

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

determining a proper financial balance

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

financial reporting experience and corporate auditing

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Embrace the competition

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

I am confident I can objectively represent the Newtown community n the Board of Finance.