Candidate Profile: Greg W. Burnes, 121st House District

STRATFORD, CT — The 2022 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Eyes are primarily focused on the gubernatorial election, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs. All five of Connecticut's congressional seats, plus one U.S. Senate seat, are up for grabs as well.

There are 151 seats in the state House of Representatives and 36 in the state Senate. Democrats currently hold majorities in both chambers

Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Greg W. Burnes, 65, of Stratford, is running for election to the House of Representatives in the 121st District to represent Stratford.

Campaign website

https://www.burnes2022.com/

Party affiliation

Republican

Education

BS Accounting from Quinnipiac University, Masters in Business from Sacred Heart University. I have my Real Estate license and my CDL (Commercial Truck Drivers License)

Occupation

Retired with over 48 years of work experience.

Family

2 Adult boys, married 37 years

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Previous public office, appointive or elective

No

Why are you seeking this office?

Now that I am retired, I want to "Be of Service to the Community" and give back after over 48 years of business experience. I am NOT a career politician.

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

Affordability & Tax Relief - I support the reduction of Electric, Gas & Diesel, Income & Pension taxes. I believe that through growing the economy and incentivizing businesses to stay in Ct will ultimately make our state the affordable and livable place to be.

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

I want to make the 121st District to be more affordable by reducing the cost of living and creating a business friendly environment. The other candidate has raised taxes and now sits on Billions of dollars of over taxation while voting themselves raises and refusing to providing relief to the voters from the rising expenses and inflation during a recession.

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

He hasn't improved the affordability, safety and local/municipal control for Stratford citizens.

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

Resiliency/Flooding, Sale of the Airport

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

I have managed Global Operations of multi-billion dollar businesses with highly complication projects to build businesses.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Less talking and more listening. Tell People the truth and be transparent. It is ALL about Execution. Actions speak louder than words. It is ALL about the Clients/Voters.

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

I am a very simple person. It is about telling the truth not what people want to hear. It is about being transparent. It is NOT about looking good. I don't know everything. I will make mistakes. It is All about doing the right thing when no one is looking. It is about collaborating and collecting ALL the facts to get the best possible solution and outcome for the Clients/Voters.