​Stratford Candidate Profile: Jim Connor For Town Council

STRATFORD, CT — The 2019 municipal election is heating up in Stratford and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Stratford Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Jim Connor is running for the Town Council's Eighth District as a Republican. Connor has worked as a vice president of human resources and served as the Eighth District's council member from 2009 to 2015. He is currently the council chair.

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Candidate responses appear as they were received and have not been edited by Patch staff.

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Taxes. As the Chairman of the current town council I have lead the council for two consecutive tax decreases. I intend to continue to lead the council working with the Mayors office and continue reduction of taxes.

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

Having served on the Town Council for 8 of the last 10 years, I have chaired and served on the following Pension, Ordinance, WPCA.My opponent has not served in any elected position or was employed by the town. The bi-partisian relationships I have developed ensure continuity and success. My opponent has no proven track record working with a dynamic and changing political environment.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Known for creating a Bipartisan Environment, civil and effective dialogue

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

I served 20 years in the United States Air Force in various bases in the United States, Europe, Saudia Arabia and Korea. After returning to Stratford I began a career in Human Resources for 25 years. My combined time of over 45 years working with diverse individuals and 8 years on the town council make my skills invaluable to make the town a better place to live and work.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

"Show up do your best and it all works out"

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I returned to Stratford after many years in the service. I made that decision for family and opportunity. I have never regretted my decision and see Stratford growing and changing and I intend to lead and be part of that growth.