VIDEO: Candidate Dan Grant

Daniel L. Grant

Grant is running as a Democrat for a seat on the Township Committee. Grant has lived in Montville his entire life, except for a time as a child when his family moved so his father could attend college. He lives with his wife of 42 years and has two adult children. He got on the ballot through a write-in campaign when he learned another Democrat, Mike O'Brien, was running because he didn't want Democrats to have an empty slot on the ballot in the general election. He says voters need a choice.

Party: Democratic

Age: 64

Occupation: Independent auto broker

Education: Some college

Previous elected office sought or held: He has served on the Township Committee for 15 years, from 1990 to 1995, and from 1997 to 2005. He also has run unsuccessfully for state and county offices and for Township Committee.
Community involvement: Little League and softball coach.

Biggest issues facing Township Committee: Directing the future of the town. Finding ways to reduce spending in a challenging economic environment in a way that doesn't harm Montville's sense of community.

Grant said he's proud of his 15 years of service on the Township Committee, most of which time he served with four Republicans. He said the town's infrastructure improved during that time, boosting home prices and Montville's sense of community.