CT Patch Candidate Profile: Christine Hogan For Zoning Board Of Appeals

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:
Christine Hogan

What office are you seeking?
Zoning Board of Appeals

What town do you live in?
Fairfield

Party Affiliation:
Democrat

Occupation:
President/ Chief Executive Officer 20 years

Family:
I married to my husband Tony, we have two grown sons and two granddaughters

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
I am currently serving a two-year term on the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA), and prior to this, I was appointed to the Fairfield Golf Commission for a duration of five years.

Why are you seeking this office?
I have resided in Fairfield since my family relocated here in 1972. I am committed to contributing to a community that has provided so much to my family and me. I possess experience with the Zoning Board of Appeals through my professional endeavors, and I recognize the significance of our decisions for the town and its residents.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
What is crucial for the appeals board is to comprehend the significance of hardships and to enable residents to fully enjoy their properties, while refraining from approving applications that are not grounded in genuine hardships.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I have served on the board for nearly two years and collaborate closely with the town staff; this experience has provided me with valuable qualifications.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
In my capacity within my business, I would be required to present to these types of boards, comprehend their functions within the town, and grasp the variances I was requesting.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
To genuinely listen to individuals. Avoid the temptation to anticipate with a response or another idea. Truly be engaged and pay attention to what someone is communicating to you.