North Haven Election 2023: Clark Running For Treasurer, Zoning Board Of Appeals

NORTH HAVEN, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in North Haven with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 7 and cast their ballots for the Board of Selectmen, Board of Education, Board of Finance, Town Clerk/Tax Collector and more.

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

Donald F. Clark, 57, is running for re-election as Town Treasurer and to the Zoning Board of Appeals as a Republican.

Education.

1989 Graduate of Quinnipiac University with a B.S. degree in accounting, 1985 graduate from North Haven High Schools, Lifelong residents of North Haven, Certified Public Accountant, Partner at D R Clark & Associates, LLC, Member of American Institute of Certified Public Accountants, Member of The Knights of Columbus, Current Town Treasurer, and Current Vice Chairman of Zoning Board of Appeals

What is your occupation?

Accountant for 33 years

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Wife Rosemay, sons' Justin and Brendan

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

Town Treasurer and Zoning Board of Appeals

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

To give back to North Haven community

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

Keep down taxes at the same time continue meeting the needs and wants of the residents of North Haven. I hope to continue as a member of the Zoning Board of Appeals to help with continued economic growth in North Haven.

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

I do not know the other candidates

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

Being a certified public accountant with 33 years of experience

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Be a good listener, and process information before responding

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