2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Robert Schmidt​ Somers Board of Selectmen

SOMERS, CT — Robert Schmidt is running for a seat on the Somers Board of Selectmen.

Candidate's Name:
Robert Schmidt

What office are you seeking?
Board of Selectmen

What town do you live in?
Somers

Campaign Website
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Party Affiliation:
Democrat

Occupation:
Retired Social Studies Teacher

Family:
Wife, Theresa is a retired nurse involved in the Somers Cultural Commission and Somers CERT. Children, Kimberly & Michael attended Somers Public Schools.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Economic Development Committee, Board of Education, Registrar of Voters, current Selectman

Why are you seeking this office?
Somers is fiscally conservative however we need to address town staff turnover with competitive salaries with towns of similar size. I would like to continue to focus on addressing affordable housing and how to attract small businesses.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
affordable housing for retirees wanting to stay in town, and young people out of high school and college, and I want to implement the suggestions from the affordable housing plan that was recently proposed.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

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?

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
My Dad always said, "Be open minded but do your own research".

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I am willing to listen to the townspeople so please attend Selectmen's meetings or email me.