Oxford Election: David Mckane For Selectman

OXFORD, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in Oxford will be on the ballot.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 2, Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on various topics of importance in town.

Patch will post these candidate profiles over the next couple of weeks, so check back often to see the latest.

Democrat David Mckane, 68, is running for Selectman in Oxford.

Occupation: Retired

Family: Linda wife 42 yrs Married in Daughters Kellie Katie Sarah

Experience: Selectman 14yrs, p&z 6yrs, and board of Ed 4yrs

Family in government: My wife is the assistant town clerk in oxford

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Balancing growth while continuing to promote rural character. I will insist that the town continue to update a plan of development that will ensure the quality of life for all of our residents.continue to hold the line on taxes while promoting the health safety and welfare of our citizens.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

Experience I have 14 years as a selectman and 27 years total serving on planning and zoning and board of Ed also I am a life long resident of oxford.

Accomplishments:

I served on the board of selectman that passed the oxford high school, refurbished oxford ambulance building, football field, reconstructed great hill road, sewer line on rt 67, and instrumental in getting town to purchase what is now rock house hill sanctuary

Other issues:

I will continue to support acquisition of open space support the former center school for youth activities I will continue to support our emergency services and public works departments I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner for the benefit of everyone in oxford

What else would you like voters to know about you?

Received the centennial award for excellence from western ct state university. Over 1000 people were nominated. About 50 people received an award. Of those 50 I was one of five who got the award for my work in the community. I like collecting antiques. I like old cars and I like my dogs