Patch Candidate Profile: Jamie Zionic For Darien Planning & Zoning Commission

DARIEN, 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 the town.

Candidate's Name:
Jamie Zionic

What office are you seeking?
Member, Planning and Zoning Commission

What town do you live in?
Darien

Campaign Website
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Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Before moving to Darien, I was a real estate agent and broker for over 10 years. In recent years I've been involved in many town, school, and state educational committees and advisory groups.

Family:
I have 4 children, two attending Darien High School and two attending Middlesex Middle School.

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
I'm currently elected to Darien's Planning and Zoning Commission.

Why are you seeking this office?
I strongly support the Town of Darien’s Plan of Conservation and Development and believe Planning and Zoning decisions should be based on the advisory documents created and adopted by Darien's town government with input from community members.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Maintaining local control of Planning and Zoning decisions impacting conservation, development and infrastructure. The Planning and Zoning Commission is in the process of updating the 10-year Plan of Conservation and Development for Darien.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I've been involved in many town, school, and state educational committees and advisory groups, including the Strategic Planning Committee for Darien Public Schools, the Connecticut State Performance Planning Committee and Connecticut Annual Performance Report Committee. My volunteer work has informed my understanding of the impact of public planning to the Darien school system.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I was a Chicago real estate agent and broker for over 10 years and previously focused my studies on the history of architecture and urban planning.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
You should think about moving to Darien, it's a great place to live.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I look forward to my continued service on the Planning and Zoning Commission.