2023 Candidates for
Town Plan & Zoning (TPZ)
Meet our 2023 Candidates for Town Plan & Zoning.
Town Plan & Zoning Team
Gerald Alessi
(4-Year Term)
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Fairfield resident for 25 years
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Commissioner, Fairfield Conservation Commission
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Former Vice Chairman, Fairfield Town Plan and Zoning Commission
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Former member, Water Pollution Control Authority
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President and Owner of a Nationwide Distribution Company
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Married, 2 children, graduates of Fairfield Public Schools
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Championing Fairfield’s Well-Being Through Responsible Development and Community Engagement, I support:
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Preserving Fairfield's Character: Support responsible development and initiatives that encourage economic growth, public safety, and innovation within our town while maintaining the charm that makes Fairfield unique.
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Environmental Conservation: Protect the town's natural beauty, open spaces, and waterfront areas through sustainable zoning practices.
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Community Representation: Be a voice for the residents of Fairfield, making certain their concerns and aspirations are considered in zoning decisions.
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Quality of Life: Enhance the overall quality of life for Fairfield residents by shaping zoning policies that improve amenities, transportation, and public spaces.
Kathryn Braun
(4-Year Term)
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Fairfield Resident for over 30 years
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Current Commissioner, Fairfield Town Plan & Zoning Commission
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Former Commissioner, FairTV Commission
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Former Representative, Representative Town Meeting (3 terms)
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RTM Co-sponsor for the Metro Center Study Committee Resolution
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Former Vice Chair, RTM Legislative & Administrative Committee
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Attorney for 25+ years, licensed in Connecticut and Federal District Court
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Law office in Fairfield
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Pro bono counsel to grassroots environmental and land use organizations
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B.A., Economics, University of Connecticut
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M.B.A., University of Connecticut
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J.D., Quinnipiac College School of Law
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Active in environmental and other issues affecting town residents
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Alexis Harrison
(2-Year Term)
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Fairfield native
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Current Commissioner, Fairfield Town Plan & Zoning Commission
Former Member, Board of Assessment Appeals -
Former Member, Representative Town Meeting (three terms) including Chair of the Senior Tax Relief sub-committee
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Former Member, FairTV Commission
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Member, Fairfielders Protecting Land & Neighborhoods (FairPLAN), a town wide environmental advocacy group
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Co-founder & President, CT169Strong, a non-partisan statewide group dedicated to local control of land-use decisions
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Volunteer, Operation Hope including co-organizing dozens of food drives during COVID-19
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Senior Manager, Deloitte LLP
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B.A., Political Science, Sacred Heart University
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Peter Collins
(Alternate)
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Current Commissioner (Alternate), Town Plan and Zoning Commission
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Fairfield County native; Weston CT
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Fairfield resident since 2015
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Fairfield business owner operator since 2011
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Preservation and sustainable growth minded, without compromise to what makes Fairfield home for all
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Extensive volunteer work serving my community in NYC and now in Fairfield
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Board Member, Fairfield Beach Residents Association (FBRA)
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Former Volunteer Wrestling Coach, Fairfield Prep
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Prior to CT, resident and business owner operator in the Far West Village NYC
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Served as member on the Meat Packing District Improvement Association (MIPA) and worked with local leadership to manage landmark preservation and community trust during commercial expansion
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Member, Jane Street Block Association, Abington Square Trust, NYC for preservation of Jane Street gardens, cobblestones and Abington Park
David Weiss
(Alternate)
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Fairfield resident 45 years
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Retired Finance Professional
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Former NYC Public School Teacher
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Former Board Director, Patterson Club
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B.S., SUNY New Paltz
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Certified Secondary Education Certificate
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Married, children attended Fairfield Public Schools