Stratford Election 2025: Jim Connor Running For Board Of Education

STRATFORD, CT — The 2025 municipal election is heating up in Stratford with plenty of races on the ballot.

Voters will cast their ballots in the Nov. 4 election for the position of mayor, along with seats on the Town Council, Board of Education, Planning and Zoning and more.

Stratford Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Jim Connor is running for election to the Stratford Board of Education as a Republican.

Occupation:
Human Resources 30 years retired Military 20 years

Family:
Aidan Lewis 20 years old grandson, Hailey Connor 18 years old granddaughter

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

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
Town Council member 2009-2015, 2017-2023

Why are you seeking this office?
My goal is to take my expertise working with the State in private industry,
Managing numerous apprenticeships for over 15 years. The future of the employment market is trade positions that help society and personal growth leading to a meaningful life. Working with the state, local business and young adults is my expertise.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Preparing students for the future.

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
Twenty years serving world wide in the United States Air Force, 30 years of Human Resources coaching and advising people. Twelve years serving on the town council, personally raised 3 children and two grandchildren.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Budgets that are well balanced for the school system and the tax payer.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Serving 12 years on the town council, managing over 500 employees on all levels of issues. Employment, benefits and employee relations.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
Stay above the “noise”. In today’s world with social media, digital etc the noise is very loud. Focus on the task at hand.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I have given 20 years defending the country and another 12 years serving the town. I am
Motivated by service.