Patch Candidate Profile: Jim Feehan, Shelton Board Of Education

SHELTON, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Shelton and there are plenty of local races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Shelton-Derby Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Republican Jim Feehan, 61, is a Shelton resident running for the Board of Education.

Education

BS in Business Administration, Norwich University.

What is your occupation?

Retired Fire Lieutenant (28 years); currently the President of New England Fire Equipment & Apparatus

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

Married for 30 years and have three children.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No.

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

Yes. Current member of Shelton Board of Education; past Chairman of the Stratford Board of Education and Chairman of the Stratford Town Council.

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 enjoy public service and like working with the Board of Education to educate our children.

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

Health and Special Education costs. We need to look for alternatives on how we handle these requirements for the district.

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

Experience and length of service in the position.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

N/A.

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

Past leadership role as Chairman of a Board of Education.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Listen more...talk less.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am always available to discuss any issue that is of important with our voters or may be a concern.