Orange Candidate Profile: Randy Thomas For Constable

ORANGE, CT — Election day in Orange is drawing closer, and to help residents make an informed decision on Nov. 5, Orange Patch asked candidates for various elected offices to answer questions about their campaigns and the issues in town.

Randy Thomas, a 56-year-old veteran banker with People's United Bank, is seeking re-election as a constable. He is a Democrat who holds a M.B.A. with Honors in management and organization, minor in marketing, from the University of New Haven.

His wife, Kimberly Thomas, is a school teacher, and they have four children:

• Kaitlin Thomas, 3-sport athlete at Connecticut College now a full time law student
• Jenna Thomas, a Jr Neuroscience major at Trinity College playing varsity softball
• Kelly Thomas, a Jr 3-sport athlete in high school
• Robbie, an eighth graders athlete in Jr high school

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

My experience....I am a 9 term incumbent

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

Experience in finance and communication

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Work hard and share what you have learned

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

I love the Town of Orange and enjoy time with my family