Patch Candidate Profile: Jeffery Parkin, Milford Board of Aldermen

MILFORD, CT — As the 2023 municipal elections get closer in Milford, there are plenty of races with candidates who are eager to serve in elected office.

Milford Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will publish candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Jeffrey Parkin, 73, is running for a seat on the Board of Aldermen in Milford to represent the 3rd District as a Republican candidate.

Parkin holds a B.S., MSME and JD degrees.

Parkin has worked in several different industries; he’s been a nuclear engineer for 7 years, a corporate attorney for three years and an airline pilot for 28 years.

Parkin’s family includes his three grown children and two grown step-children. All self-sufficient and has eight grandchildren.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Yes. Elected as Selectman in Kent, CT for 2 terms prior to moving to Milford 3 years ago.

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

Semi retired and now would like to help steer political discourse instead of objecting to existing actions.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ___, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Crime. Let's reengage in discussions about policing and crime fighting.

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

General philosophical differences; I hold conservative views often at odds with democrat policies.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

Cost of living; infrastructure; energy policies to the extent that cities have any authority; private property rights.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I've had years of experience in industry with expertise in many disciplines relevant to town issues.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

When you work on a project see it through to completion.