Vernon Candidate Profile 2019: Maryann Levesque, Town Council

VERNON, CT — Vernon's election season is at its peak, and there are plenty of contested races with candidates eager to represent their town in November's municipal election. Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns, and has been publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Maryann Levesque is running for Vernon Town Council as a Democrat.

Occupation:

Retired: Customer Service Representative, Assessment Technician, Administrative Assistant for Fire Marshal and Tax Collector.

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office:

None

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

Keeping Vernon affordable. I would suggest comparing 3 years of prior year end budgets with the current suggested budget. This would allow a clearer picture of which departments are increasing and why?

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

I am looking for a much more transparent and inclusive Town Council. This would allow for more voices and ideas to be heard.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Stimulate a business-friendly environment. We have way too many empty commercial properties.

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

I was employed by the Town of Vernon as an Assessment Technician. I audited and found millions of undeclared property. I was the Tax Collector for the Manchester Eighth District and collected 122% of prior and current taxes.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Be yourself for no one can be you.

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

As a Town Council member I will work for you. I will bring honesty and clarity. I will propose an email system for Vernon citizens to alert them to Vernon town meetings each week and other Vernon activities. I will make the citizens of Vernon my priority.