North Haven Candidate Profile: J. Stacey Yarbrough

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

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

J. Stacey Yarbrough, 47, is running for re-election as Town Clerk/Tax Collector as a Republican.

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Family:

Husband of nearly 16 years Brian Crouch. Children, Isabella and Riley

Education:

J.D. Quinnipiac University (2000); B.S. Arizona State University (1995)

Occupation:

Town Clerk/Tax Collector (Since 2009); Attorney (Since 2000)

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

Town Clerk/Tax Collector

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

There are so many items of interest for the Town of North Haven upon which I could speak, yet I believe the best person to speak with would be the First Selectman, Mr. Michael Freda.

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

Yet, as relates to my two offices, I continue to do my very best to serve the people of North Haven to the best of my ability, with kindness, knowledge and humility. I divide my time between two very different offices, doing very different things for them both. So many things that it would be difficult to summarize them appropriately here.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Please see above.

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

My many years as an attorney, and my near 10 years as the incumbent have prepared me for the pressing issues and needs of running both of the offices of Town Clerk and Tax Collector here at the North Haven Town Hall.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

A quote..."Be yourself; everyone else is taken"

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

I truly love my job here at Town Hall as the Town Clerk and Tax Collector, and I also feel that I've done an excellent job in my two positions these past near 10 years. Every day is an adventure, and I love the things I have learned and the people I have met; I am very lucky indeed. I hope to continue to serve the people of North Haven for many years to come. Thank you.

Campaign website:

North Haven RTC - https://www.northhavenrepublic...