2025 Patch Candidate Profiles: Tim Cromwell Stafford Board of Selectmen

STAFFORD, CT — Tim Cromwell is running for the Board of Selectmen in Stafford.

Candidate's Name:
Tim Cromwell

What office are you seeking?
Selectman

What town do you live in?
Stafford

Campaign Website
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Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Business Owner

Family:
Grown kids and amazing grand babies. My kids are in their 30's and 40's. I have 2 granddaughter's 19 and 8, one grandson 6. I was born to be a Dad and being a Grand dad (Pop Pop) is my ultimate blessing.

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
No

Why are you seeking this office?
#1 - I was asked to serve. # 2 - I have been so blessed and I have always tried to make things better for others as well. If I can help the families of Stafford in any way I will do my best to do so.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
rising expenses. Communicate with everyone for ideas to lower our taxes, increase family events and participation and be sure the children of Stafford have the best education and opportunities for years to come.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
More transparency. To be honest, I don't know the other candidates that well and that is something I would like to change. Transparency of our local government and open the government to ideas from our families and residents.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Helping our existing businesses, encouraging new business to open in Stafford, working with our families and schools to be the best they can be and bringing opportunities to Stafford that makes it attractive to residents from other towns want to move here.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Starting my own business 20 plus years ago, successful in sales, wedding/event DJ for 25 years and coaching youth for more than 40 years in town. All of the above require you work with so many different kinds of people. Communication, transparency, listening and welcoming everyone's constructive ideas and input.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Every day is a blessing. Be GRATEFUL. Treat others the way you would like them to treat you. Treat them better!

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
My life before being called into politics was running my business, playing senior softball all over the East Coast and truly enjoying family and my amazing grandchildren time. I love my family. I will always want to do the right thing for the families of Stafford. ALWAYS.