Ken Flatto, the long-time Democratic first selectman for the town of Fairfield, is defending his incumbent position during next Tuesday’s election. In an exclusive interview with The Mirror, Flatto talked about the town’s relations with the school.
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The Mirror: How do you feel the race has been going so far? Ken Flatto: The election race is going quite well and we feel confident that our record of success and accomplishment is being recognized by voters.
TM: What issues do you feel have been important to you that would affect Fairfield University?
KF: I have worked very closely with Fairfield University and have been involved to create joint projects which are good for Fairfield and good for Fairfield U. A few examples include much closer collaboration between emergency services with the creation of reverse 911 calls to reach all students in the event of a real disaster or emergency situation, and working with faculty to provide more arts programs in Fairfield, from campus to the new theater on Sanford Street.
TM: How do you feel about beach residents and other off-campus students at Fairfield?
KF: We always strive to find a good balance between off-campus housing and relations with year-round residents. We want all students to have a good experience at Fairfield. It was my idea for the University to hire an off-campus coordinator, and I am the only first selectman ever to hold quarterly meetings with University officials, FUSA officers, off-campus SBRA student officers, and police and local residents. The goal has been to create cooperation.
TM: What would you want Fairfield students to know about your campaign?
KF: I hope all students recognize that I am the strongest environmentalist town leader in history, creating open space and clean energy programs, and that I have led the best and biggest improvements to town schools in decades. Two of my four children are now in college with one more a rising senior. I understand the hopes and needs of college-age adults.
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