PJ Gorman

Why are you running for town board?

I am running because I care about the town that I and my children grew up in. I have no intentions of moving my family from Chester. I have also run my small business, Clayton Delaney’s, in this town for many years before retiring.

Preserving Chester’s uniqueness and small-town feel is important to me. While growth is inevitable, I do want to make responsible decisions and keep an open mind.

What are the top three issues facing the town today and how do you plan to address them?

The focal points in town are infrastructure, tax caps, and safety.

I will use my experience as a small business owner to be fiscally responsible, forward thinking, and community-minded. We will need to be fiscally responsible to hold tax caps and improve infrastructure. I want the town to deliver efficient local government and the best town services around while keeping the community safe.

What sets you apart from your challengers?

I am very familiar with how small government works as I was deputy town clerk in Chester for a few years. I am heavily involved in the school with the PTSA and football booster club. I get the chance to talk to people about their concerns and the future they want for their family. I was a small business owner and a landlord in this town as well.

As a lifelong resident of Chester new to the political forum, I am hoping to bring a fresh perspective and new ideas to the board. I will treat all community members with the utmost respect while addressing all issues at hand.

I ask that you let me work along side you in order to preserve the integrity of our town. I thank you for your anticipated support.

[Note: This statement has been updated from the primary-election statement originally posted on this site. The Chronicle apologizes for the error.]