Vernon Election: Dennis Plevyak For Vernon Town Council

VERNON, CT — Democrat Dennis Plevyak, 64, is running for Vernon Town Council in Vernon.

Occupation: I Am Retired From A 25 Year Career With The Department Of Consumer Protection.

Family:My wife Karen and I have been Vernon residents since 1980. Karen was a Vernon teacher for 37 years.

Experience: This is my first campaign for office.

Family in government: No

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

The current administration is unresponsive to our residents and prioritizes out of town developers ahead of the concerns of Vernon residents. I pledge to listen to our community and place their concerns first and provide personal constituent service.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

My 41 years as a Vernon resident gives me insight into Vernon's strengths as a community and how these strengths can best prepare Vernon to continue to be a great place to raise a family.

Accomplishments:

My career at the Department of Consumer Protection has shown me government can serve the needs of its citizens. I am proud to have helped people solve problems when they needed assistance and I could make government work for THEM.

Other issues:

The right to safe voting and particularly during a pandemic is critical. I pledge to fight for safe and convenient voting access.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

Karen and I moved to Vernon 41 years ago by choice. We have had three homes in Vernon, by choice. I am committed to our community, and its residents and its local businesses.