Easton Election 2021 Profile: John D. Foley

EASTON, CT — The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat John D. Foley, 48, is running for Region 9 Board of Education in Easton.

Occupation: Owners Rep

Family: Trisha (spouse) Grace (16) Farah (14) Joseph (11)

Family in government: No

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

I have three kids in the school system and two girls in Joel Barlow. I understand fully what they've lost in the past 18 months and I want to be part of the solution to get them back on track.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I was educated in Ireland and I believe I am, what you would call, a clean slate. I can look at issues completely objectively. I am a practical thinker, and who has a history of problem solving to get results.

Accomplishments:

I have built a successful company by working with people from all backgrounds and developing talent for the past 20 years. I am a good listener and collaborator. I'm passionate about public education but my greatest passion is team building and achieving results.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am currently Vice President of the Gaelic American Club in Fairfield and I am also on the board of the Easton Learning Foundation.