CT Patch Candidate Profile: Brendan Murray For RTM

FAIRFIELD, CT — The 2025 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

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

Candidate's Name:
Brendan Murray

What office are you seeking?
RTM District 8

What town do you live in?
Fairfield

Campaign Website
https://www.fairfieldrtc.com/2025-rtm-candidates

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Fairfield U Student (Senior)

Family:
N/A

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 seeking this office because over my four years at living in this community as a student at Fairfield University, I have grown to love it and see this place as somewhere I would like to have a home and raise a family in. I feel that serving in town would further solidify the foundations and ties I have already made here during my college career.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
I would say financial responsibility on the part of the town is the most pressing issue facing my constituents. If elected, I intend to assist in eliminating waste from the town budget while simultaneously helping to guide future funding towards investing in our great schools, our roads, and other services essential to keeping Fairfield a great place to live.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I believe that there are two major differences between myself and the other candidates seeking this post: my youth and my willingness to step across the aisle. As someone that is quite young to be a candidate for office, I feel that I bring a fresh and energetic perspective to governance; something that can assist in bridging the gap between those of all ages within our community. Secondly, I feel that the only way to better a community is through compromise, not partisanship. Because of this, I would be willing to work with anyone, regardless of party affiliation, to move Fairfield forward.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
One of the issues I intend to address during my campaign, and if elected, time in office, is that of Public Safety. I believe that our first responders in town should be given any and all proper resources to do their jobs both effectively and safely.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Next to helping lead a student organization at Fairfield University as a member of the executive board, I credit my accomplishment of Eagle Scout. The Scouting program taught me so much in terms of civic responsibility and leadership, and those lessons to this day resonate with me.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
'Don't complain about anything unless you're willing to stand up and make a change.'

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I am truly invested in Fairfield's future, and want to make sure it is a vibrant, affordable community for those of all ages.