Candidate Profile: Philip Young, 120th 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.

Philip Young, 59, of Stratford, is running for re-election to the House of Representatives in the 120th District to represent Stratford.

Party affiliation

Democrat

Education

Eastern Ct State University

Occupation

Chef 27 years/ legislator 5 years

Family

Wife Jennifer R. Young

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Previous public office, appointive or elective

Stratford Town Council 2017, State Representative 2018-

Why are you seeking this office?

To help make Ct resident’s lives better.

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

Cost of healthcare and prescription drugs. I will work with the new Comptroller and the public health committee to ensure universal healthcare and a cap on prescription drugs.

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

Experience and the knowledge to get things done.

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

Environment issues, EPR’s and other initiatives to help make a better world for our children.
Continue smart budget choices to keep Ct moving forward.

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

Balanced budget for the last 5 years. Millions of increased education funding for Stratford schools. Cut taxes.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

People don’t plan to fail, they fail to plan.

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

I work hard, educate myself on the issues and make sound decisions.