Patch Candidate Profile: Tiffany Hawley, Newtown ZBA

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.

Stay-at-home mom and small business owner Tiffany Hawley, 41, is running for election to the Newtown Zoning Board of Appeals as a Republican. Her husband Robert and daughter Eva have lived in town for ten years, active in CERT and volunteer at their local church.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Yes, current alternate for Zoning Board of Appeals

Why are you seeking this office?

I want to serve my community in a way that helps maintain the inviting appeal to both families and business's and keep the small town charm.

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

Finding zoning solutions for residents and business' needs.

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

I have three years of practical Zoning Board of Appeals experience to bring to the table with active participation and 100% attendance.

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

Keep it local.

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

The skills of volunteering in my community from youth action council, EMS, CERT, church activities and currently in the position as Alternate in Zoning Board of Appeals.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Take time to think and reflect over decisions and actions.

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

It would be an honor to serve the community I call home.