2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Ed Boland, Board Of Directors

MANCHESTER, CT — Ed Boland is a candidate for the board of directors in Manchester.

Candidate's Name:
Ed Boland

What office are you seeking?
Board of Director

What town do you live in?
Manchester

Campaign Website
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Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Retired

Family:
3 children - Mariah 34, Ted 32, Mckenzie 30
8 grandchildren

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Currently Board of Director
Formerly 8th District Board of Director 6 years

Why are you seeking this office?
I've been a lifelong resident and I see things that I don't like and would like to improve.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Lack of fiscal responsibility. I intend to focus on sensible spending.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
Over 40 years of business experience as a self-employed business owner and manager.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Improve the school system
Common sense downtown restructuring
A study on town-owned properties
Liquidate unnecessary town properties and get them back on the tax roles.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Successfully running numerous businesses
8 years as a Board of Director for the town and 8th District

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
I got lots of advice from my father, one of the most important that I still remember is to not do anything during the day that will keep you awake at night.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I love the Town of Manchester and would like to see some positive change.
I believe in fiscal responsibility and respect for differing opinions and civility in public discourse.