Patch Candidate Profile: Sean Marcus For Danbury City Council At Large

DANBURY, CT — Election Day on Nov. 4 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing their towns.

Candidate's Name:
Sean Marcus

What office are you seeking?
City Council At Large

What town do you live in?
Danbury

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Real Estate Asset Manager

Family:
Gina Marcus, wife of 26 years, Director of Development at New Pond Farm and Skyler Marcus, a student at Temple University

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
No

Why are you seeking this office?
I am running for Common Council to help guide the City through the years ahead. I'm pro charter school and pro trade school as an alternative to college. I'm pro business and believe attracting companies that provide good paying jobs as the best way to enlarge our tax base. I am pro police in order to continue to keep the City safe for all residents.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is taxes. I intend to attract companies that provide good paying jobs as the best way to enlarge our tax base. I will also explore tax relief for seniors.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I am a life long Danbury resident with an MBA from the University of Connecticut. I understand budgets and balance sheets and will work hard to keep Danbury financially responsible.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
I intend to work on achieving a contract between the city and the Danbury Police, push for the Danbury Charter School and enact policies that attract businesses to Danbury.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I achieved an MBA with a 4.1 GPA, worked my way up through Marcus Dairy from a dish washer to General Manager, ran the Marcus Dairy Motorcycle Events that raised over $500,000.00 for local non-profits and spent the last 9 years in Real Estate Asset and Tenant Management.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Don't cry over spilled milk, unless it's an entire silo's worth.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I will work hard for all the citizens of Danbury to help steer the city in the direction of positive, responsible growth and improved quality of life for our residents.