Stamford Election 2023 Profile: Stephen Garst For Board Of Reps.

STAMFORD, CT — Election Day on Nov. 7 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot in Stamford.

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

Name

Stephen Garst — campaign website can be found here.

How old will you be as of Election Day?

62

What city or town do you live in?

Stamford

What office are you seeking?

Board Of Representative

If you are running in a district, you can specify the district here.

18th

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

College - 2 years

What is your occupation?

Business Owner

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

Married to Lori, we have a daughter Lea and son Stephen

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

no

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

Yes I'm a current Board of Representative

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?

To be a voice for the people in my district

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

Taxes, Fiscal responsibility, Property Rights, Development, Education and Environment.

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

As the incumbent Board of Representative in District 18, I have the experience being seated on Fiscal, Land Use/Urban Redevelopment and Public Safety Committees. I have invested hundreds of hours working, listening and voting on issues that directly affect District 18. I'm one of 4 Republicans out of 40 on the Board of Representatives working to keep checks and balances.

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

Promotion of public safety for pedestrians, cyclists and motorists.

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

In my over 20 years of community service and my work on the Board of Representatives, I have always listened, supported and fought for causes that have affected my neighborhood and District. While serving, I have helped to control spending, reduce taxes, fought for single family property rights, helped to create transparency, and look to reduce over development in high density areas. I am committed work to improve the quality of life for District 18 and Stamford residents.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Work hard, listen to and respect others.

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

If I earn your vote to be re-elected, I will continue to fight for our district.