Patch Candidate Profile: Curtis Looney, Simsbury Board of Selectmen

SIMSBURY, CT — Simsbury Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Simsbury resident Curtis Looney is running for the Simsbury Board of Selectmen as a Democrat.

The following is Looney's questionnaire sent to Patch:

Name

Curtis Looney

How old will you be as of Election Day?

47

Does your campaign have a website? If so, include the URL here.

https://curtis4simsbury.com

What city or town do you live in?

WEST SIMSBURY

What office are you seeking?

Selectman

Please give us your party affiliation.

Democrat

Education.

Batchelor's Degree

What is your occupation?

Business Owner

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

Suraya Senior Simsbury HS
Reesa Junior Simsbury HS
Ava 6th grader Central School

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

No

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?

As a 26-year resident who was raised in Simsbury and has 3 kids currently attending Simsbury Public Schools, I want to be sure they grow up in a safe town similar to the town I grew up in

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

Housing/Affordable Housing - work with developers to ensure any new housing fits in with the current town structure.

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

As one of the few candidates who have kids in town, I believe I bring a unique perspective on the current status of the school system and how to ensure we remain a top town for education.

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

I believe the current board loves our town as much as anyone, but it is good that there will be new board members going forward who bring different perspectives. I thank the retiring board members for their work

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

Education
Housing affordability
Promoting the business community (making Simsbury attractive to business owners)

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

As a business owner who has clients in many different industries, I bring a depth of knowledge in understanding clients' needs and delivering solutions for some of the largest companies in the World.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Listen- make sure you understand an issue before you respond.

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

26-year resident, Father of 3 daughters, 10-year business owner, board member of Simsbury ABC house, Board Member of Hopmeadow Country Club and husband to my HS sweetheart, I bring a new energy to Simsbury.