Chad Stewart, RTM - District 2
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Chad Stewart,CFP® District 2, RTM Why I am running for RTM - On Election Day 2008, while it seemed like the Democrats were sweeping the electoral slate, my friend, Tony Hwang, won election to the CT Statehouse and asked me to fill his District 2 RTM seat for the remainder of his term. I was eager to serve, and looked forward to the challenge. My year on the RTM was marked by two main events: 1. I was one of only 14 RTM members to vote AGAINST the budget. My reasoning was simple - I was not convinced that all the town bodies had garnered the proper level of concessions from all the bargaining units. I will be similarly steadfast this year, targeting a 0% tax increase for next year's budget. 2. I was appointed to the Fairfield Woods Middle School Building Committee, the only elected official serving on that body. My reason for serving was clear: The Fairfield Woods project is clearly the most important issue for District 2 in the coming years, as the town struggles with the divergent goals of creating an educational environment similar to the other middle schools while keeping costs reasonable in a difficult economic environment. I am District 2's only elected voice on the committee. Background: I moved to Fairfield with my wife Donna and son Sean moved from Stratford in 2001, primarily due to the town’s excellent reputation for public education a better quality of life. I had lived here from 1988 - 1990 when I was first out of college, working in Bridgeport, then again in 1992 when Donna and I first married. We always loved our time in Fairfield, and when we had our son we decided it was time to move back. I enjoy being active locally on various boards - In memory of my Grandmother, Vivian Stewart, who was one of the first Grandmothers ever to graduate from University of Hartford with her BSN, I serve as the Treasurer of the Board of Trustees and Chairman of the Finance Committee for St. Vincent’s College, and a member of the Joint Finance Committee for St. Vincent’s Health Systems in Bridgeport. I also am a member of the Board of Directors for the YMCA of Bridgeport in support of the fine work being done there by Tim Bartlett, a long-time friend. I am also a member of the Fairfield Rotary where I serve on the Investment Committee of the FAirfield Rotary Foundation. Politically, I am a member of the Republican Town Committee and am currently serving as a Representative for District 2 at the Fairfield Representative Town Meeting. My seat is up for re-election this November, and with your help I would like to continue my service to my town and my constituents. My favorite activity has been working with young ballplayers as a manager and coach for Sean’s Little League teams in Fairfield National Little League. Last year I was elected as a Vice President of the Board of Directors - great group of parents dedicated to making Little League fun and competitive. In terms of my education,I have a B.A. in Economics from UCONN and a graduate degree in Banking Studies from Stonier Graduate School of Banking. I've earned a certificate in Financial Planning from Fairfield University, receiving the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER ™ designation in June, 2007.
chad@vote4chad.com
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Three Top Issues - 1. Property Taxes are too high and going higher - enough! 2. Maintain high standard of education in tough budget times. 3. Grow tax base through smart development.