CT Patch Candidate Profile: Layne Rodney For 144th State House District

STAMFORD, CT — Election Day on Nov. 3 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing the state and town.

Layne Rodney is running for the 144th State House District, which covers a portion of Stamford.

Candidate's Name: Layne Rodney

What office are you seeking?

State Rep 144th district

Age:

75

District:

144th

Party:

Republican

Campaign website:

https://Laynefor144.com

Occupation:

Semi-retired

Family:

Wife, two daughters and three grandsons

Does anyone in your family work in government? No

Previous public office:

None Yet

Why are you seeking this office?

The voters need to have a choice

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

The Federal Government has been delaying fiscal responsibility for years. Connecticut needs to plan now on how to live though the coming fiscal pain

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

I don't think there is one plan that can lower energy costs. My goal would be to look at how to contain the rate of increase in costs for energy.

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

I would have an 5 unit of 7 unit apartment designed that could be built in every town. By having one design we could save on design costs. I would also see if we can lower cost by standardizing the assembly of the apartments

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

I walk ten miles a day all over all of Stamford. I also take the bus all over Stamford. I see the frustrations of all the travelers in Stamford. At a walking pace I can see what works and doesn't work in Stamford. We certainly need more infrastructure in Stamford

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

Stamford and Connecticut are going to have to do a better job of running the government with the money we have now. We can't raise taxes as the Federal Government will be doing that.