Candidate Name: Ben Charney

Office Sought: Zoning Board of Appeals (alt)

Are You an Incumbent for this Seat? Yes

Party Affiliation: Democratic

Campaign Phone Number: 860-227-4376

Website: https://killingworthdemocrats.org/

Email Address: killingworthdtc@gmail.com

Family

I am a lifelong resident of Connecticut, a graduate of UConn, and a native of Guilford. My wife and I have been proud to call Killingworth home since 2016 and look forward to continually give back to this amazing community for years to come.

Education

Guilford High School

University of Connecticut at Storrs

Civic Involvement

Zoning Board of Appeals since 2017

Elected/Appointed Offices Held

Zoning Board of Appeals (alt)

Other Government Service

N/A

What led you to seek this office?

I am running for re-election to the Killingworth ZBA because volunteerism is it at the heart of what it means to live in Killingworth. Serving on the ZBA has given me the opportunity to give back to this amazing community while leveraging my own expertise and interests.

What are your qualifications for this position?

In addition to being an incumbent in this position with perfect attendance since first being elected I have spent my career in the fields of architecture, building, and energy services.

What do you see as the top three issues or priorities for this position?

Two of the most important issues facing our town are the changing housing requirements and needs of residents while continuing our town's strong track record of keeping taxes low without risk to preserving what we all love about Killingworth.

The ZBA is instrumental in addressing both of these issues by working with residents who come before the board in finding creative solutions to meet the individual housing needs of growing families, long time residents who wish to stay in town, and the increased number of residents working or operating a business from home.

By helping our neighbors through these complex challenges, the ZBA is able to preserve the character of our town while enhancing the Grand List, which keeps our mil rate low.

The third relevant priority is service to this wonderful town that we call home. The character of Killingworth is highly dependent on volunteers and I look forward to continuing that tradition on the ZBA.