Patch Candidate Profile: Lorraine Rossner, 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.

Democrat Lorraine Rossner, 67, is a Shelton resident running for the Board of Education.

Education

BS in Art Education, Masters in Ed, 6th year in Administration, Superintendent Certification.

What is your occupation?

Retired School/District Admin.

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

Two grown children - graduates of Shelton High, grandmother of two.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No.

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

BOE - if elected this November, it would be my second term.

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?

Believe there should be educators on BOE who understand policies, programs of instruction and financial responsibilities of board members

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

The responsibility of city government to provide safety and security of citizens as well as support a free public education.

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

My fellow democrats support the educational process and understand the fiscal responsibility necessary to promote education.

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

Education must be supported.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Vote “NO” for carter revision.

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

42 year teaching/administrative BOE employee.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Listen to all sides, formulate your own opinion, do what is right.

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

Will always work for the betterment of the students of the Shelton Public School System.