Stratford Election: Kristen Bedell Running For Board Of Education

STRATFORD, CT — The 2021 municipal election is heating up in Stratford with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will head to the polls Tuesday, Nov. 2 and cast their ballots for the position of mayor, along with seats on the Town Council, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning and more.

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

Kristen Bedell, 39, is running for election to the Stratford Board of Education as a Republican.

Occupation: Legal Analyst/project Coordinator

Family: Husband and 2 children in Stratford Public Schools.

Experience: None

Family in government: No

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Unity within and throughout our community. We need to encourage the potential of all community members and ensure constant and consistent communication.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I am running to volunteer for a job to create and be part of the solutions we have all been seeking. I am not someone who is seeking a position for political affiliation. I know intimately what is happening in our schools. I am whole heartedly invested in our students and schools. I am involved in daily activities, fundraising, event planning and helping to provide critical resources and opportunity to our staff and students.

Accomplishments:

Having attended Stratford Public Schools and now sending my own children to Stratford Public Schools, I believe that I am invested in making decisions as to what is best for the core of our schools – the students and teachers. I have been the secretary, treasurer and now, President of the school PTA. I completed the Parent SEE course, which helped me appreciate the energy and passion that parent leaders can bring to the table. I believe that my professional background and knowledge provides the ability to think critically and proactively, instead of reactively. I am a very active member of the school community. As a full time employee, mother of two young children, and PTA president, I have never hesitated to take on a task with my whole heart.

Other issues:

Unity, consistency, positive communication and equality.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am passionate about Stratford Public Schools and all that they have to offer. I am excited about my commitment to all students, staff, teachers, administration. I am willing to create open lines of communication to establish a fulfilling environment for all involved. As a parent, the need to be accountable to my family is the same that I hope to bring to the Board of Education and Town of Stratford.

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