North Haven Election 2023: Laurie-Jean Hannon Running For Board Of Finance

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.

Laurie-Jean Hannon, 70, is running for election to the North Haven Board of Finance as a Republican.

Education.

Masters Degree - University of New Haven; Bachelors Degree - University of Connecticut

What is your occupation?

Retired, Vice President of Special Olympics Connecticut; Retired, Registrar of Voters, Town of North Haven

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

I am married to Bob, a life long resident of North Haven. We have 4 sons, ages 33, 35, 38, and 40; and 8 grandchildren, ages 3-17; 2 of our sons live in North Haven; 1 lives in North Branford and 1 lives in New Jersey; 4 grandchildren live in CT and 4 live in New Jersey.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

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

Town Treasurer, North Haven, 2011-2020; Registrar of Voters, 2020-2023

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?

I was asked to go on the Board of Finance when I retired as a Registrar. I've always felt proud to be a part of the North Haven community and look forward to being elected to this board. Any way that I can offer volunteer services to the community has always been a personal goal of mine.

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

to keep working with a balanced budget.

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

N/A

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

As Vice President of Special Olympics Connecticut I managed half a million plus dollar budgets. I understand what it takes to manage an office and to provide services for the town and how the budget relates to all of that.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Think outside the box and don't be afraid to try something new or to ask for assistance.

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