Patch Candidate Profile: Michael O’Reilly For Planning and Zoning Commission

MONROE, CT — Election Day on Nov. 4 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

Patch reached out to candidates for office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing their towns.

Candidate's Name: Michael O’Reilly

What office are you seeking? Planning and Zoning Commission

What town do you live in? Monroe

Campaign Website

Party Affiliation: Republican

Occupation: Physician 30 years

Family: Wife Jane two adult daughters

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective: Planning and Zoning currently, Conservation and Water Resources in the past

Why are you seeking this office? To continue bringing smart and high-end development to Monroe while maintaining Monroe's rural/suburban atmosphere

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it: Development in the face of overcrowding on our local roads

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post? I have lived in Monroe for many years and have experience in the planning process

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

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job? I’ve been involved in bringing several businesses to Monroe, including Aldi‘s and Starbucks

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you? You have two ears, and one mouth, spend twice as much time listening as talking