Patch Candidate Profile: Jason Hoyt For Southbury Inland Wetlands Commission

SOUTHBURY, 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:
Jason Hoyt

What office are you seeking?
Inland Wetlands Commission-Member

What town do you live in?
Southbury

Party Affiliation:
Democrat

Occupation:
Director-Healthcare Data Analytics

Family:
I have a domestic partner for 6 years, and I have a 19 yr old son attending college

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
First time

Why are you seeking this office?
I am looking to give back to the Southbury community and serve as a thoughtful, informed voice for environmental stewardship.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Fairness, and I intend to have open mind to all sides of an issue.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
I am an avid outdoorsman, spending most of my free time enjoying nature and familiar with ecosystems.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have over 2 decades of leadership, collaboration, and working with the public.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
My mom once said that if you put your mind toward something, you can achieve it.