Bryan Anderson. Contributed photo.
Former Milford alderman Bryan Anderson has announced that he will run as a candidate for the state House of Representatives in the 119th District.
Anderson, a Democrat, would face freshman incumbent Kathy Kennedy, who recently announced she will seek a second term.
Anderson represented Milford’s Fifth District on the Board of Aldermen for eight years.
“Working with Mayor Ben Blake and aldermanic colleagues, we brought innovation and growth to Milford, all the while growing the Grand List and providing fiscal responsibility. As alderman, I was one of the original architects of property tax cuts for Milford taxpayers, and I was a watchdog that made sure that city budgets permitted people to continue to afford their property taxes and stay in their homes. As a result, Milford is one of the true standouts among municipalities in our region and state,” Anderson said in his announcement.
“It took hard work and dedication to achieve these results. It also required listening to what residents desired of their elected officials, and then acting upon our shared values. On that point, I have earned a reputation for tackling problems and knowing how to assist constituents directly or seek changes in policy that benefit the greater good,” Anderson said.
Anderson said he is looking to tap into the vision and talents of residents while raising innovative and practical ideas that can help to make Connecticut the envy of other states.
He plans to campaign on issues of fiscal responsibility and government transparency, environmental sustainability and climate change, women’s health and support for women, a comprehensive transportation program that focuses on local needs in Milford and Orange, and workplace equity, economic innovation and readiness and education.