West Haven Election 2021: Forrest Schell Running For City Council

WEST HAVEN, CT — The 2021 municipal election is heating up in West Haven 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 City Council, Board of Education and more.

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

Republican Forrest Schell, 27, is running for election to the West Haven City Council in the 4th District.

Occupation: Small Business Owner / Automotive

Family: Engaged to Jessica Haas, and live together with our 1 year old son, Greyson Schell

Family in government: no

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

Lack of leadership. As a small business owner I understand that I am responsible for what goes on in the work field. With every big position comes a responsibility to be active and positive and professional. I feel this city needs a leader who is pro active in the community. If elected I would be sure to host events in the community as well as find other ways to get the people of the 4th district's voices heard.

Critical differences between me and my opponent:

I won't knock down my opponent in this forum. My focus will be about improving our quality of life and through tackling illegal dumping and will work hand in hand with our police department to come up with solutions to deter crime. I intend to be present and accessible to my constituents always.

Accomplishments:

I am motivated and love to level up. I have been an entrepreneur for many years, starting my first business at 22. Anyone that knows me will tell you how determined I am to succeed. I owe a lot of my success to this great community we live in. I hope, if elected, I’ll get the chance to repay the community for their support.

Other issues:

Leadership without excuses. The One West Haven team is committed to bringing fiscal responsibility, true economic development, education, and transparency back to West Haven!

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am a lifelong resident who is family and team orientated. I aim to bring back West Haven to its max potential and as it starts with everyday people like me getting involved!