Cheshire Election 2025: Christopher Affie Running For Planning & Zoning Commission

CHESHIRE, CT — The 2025 municipal election is heating up in Cheshire with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 election for seats on the Town Council, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning Commission and more.

Cheshire Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Christopher Affie is running for re-election to the Cheshire Planning & Zoning Commission as a Democrat.

Occupation:
Public High School Math Teacher

Family:
Wife-Jeanine Sons- Christian and Jake

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Planning and Zoning-Alternate

Why are you seeking this office?
1. Inform and educate the residents in Cheshire with accurate information on PZC issues, meetings, etc.
2. Apply all zoning laws fairly.
3. Encourage residents to be active in Planning and Zoning issues and provide help to residents when needed and appropriate.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Housing- I will work with the member of PZC to approve applications that follow zoning laws and provide needed housing to families.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
Other candidates do not feel there is a strong need for housing that families can afford.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
I will support projects that help improve our infrastructure and alleviate traffic in the town.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have kept the residents of Cheshire informed of meetings and encouraged participation in the process. I have voted in the best interest of the residents of Cheshire.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Be yourself.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I have shown my commitment as an alternate over the past two years and I hope you can support me in this election.