BOE Candidate Profile: John Bigger

This year there are three candidates running unopposed for the New Milford Board of Education. 

John Bigger is running for the only two-year term on the ballot. Bigger was appointed to the board in September 2010 to fill the unexpired term of Theresa Lacey who died earlier that month. He is seeking election to complete the remainder of Lacey's term.

New Milford Patch asked the candidates to respond to a brief survey about who they are, what they think is important to New Milford schools and why they are running for office.

Editor's Note: Patch tried to reach out to Bigger through the Board of Education but did not receive a reply.

Name: John Bigger

Age: 51   

Occupation:  Director of New Milford Recreation and a retired detective sergeant with the Hudson County Prosecutor's Office

Family: Married, two children

Bio: In addition to his work with New Milford Recreation, Bigger is also the secretary for the New Milford High School Athletic Boosters. 

Issues: Bigger spoke out against the proposed charter school legislation back in January saying that he didn't want tax dollars taken out of New Milford to fund schools in other parts of the state.