2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Peter Conyers, Manchester Board Of Directors

MANCHESTER, CT — Peter Conyers is running for the Board of Directors in Manchester.

Candidate's Name:
Peter Conyers

What office are you seeking?
Re-election to the Board of Directors

What town do you live in?
Manchester

Campaign Website
https://www.facebook.com/Conye...

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Owner of Conyers Properties LLC

Family:
My wife Elizabeth Conyers is a 4th grade teacher in South Windsor. My parents are Ron and Donna Conyers, my siblings are Matthew Conyers and Marisa (Conyers) Broxterman

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
None

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Currently serving my third term on the Board of Directors, elected in 2019. Served 1 term on the Manchester Board of Education, 2016-2019.

Why are you seeking this office?
I believe in community service. As an elected official I want Manchester and its residents to succeed and to prosper and there is important work to do at this moment to achieve those goals.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
I believe that the most pressing issue in Manchester at the moment is affordability. Prices for goods, the cost of services and taxes have risen drastically in the last 3-4 years. Local government needs to do more to ensure that residents, especially senior citizens can afford to live in Manchester. After a year where there was a reduction in the grand list, we need to look for ways to bring businesses to Manchester that would bring jobs help grow the grand list.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I believe a difference between myself and other candidates is a focus on the business community of Manchester. I believe we need to market the town as business friendly, as a town that works with to bring in businesses and work with the existing community to grow and innovate.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
I plan to prioritize responsive town government, to ensure that resident's concerns are heard. Residents are essential to local government long after election day. It is important for all to feel invested and engaged in the future of the town.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I am proud of my voting record and terms of service on the Board of Directors and Board of Education. I helped establish the Manchester Veteran Advisory Committee and organize the Manchester Veteran Banner program. I am able to work effectively across the aisle, with town staff and with members of the public on policy and projects.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Work hard, believe in yourself. Never give up.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I believe in common sense, community-focused and bipartisan solutions.