Pat Callahan Wins Republican Endorsement For 108th District

Press release from Patrick Callahan:

May 26 2020

Republican convention delegates from Danbury, New Fairfield, New Milford and Sherman unanimously nominated Patrick Callahan to be the GOP candidate for the 108th legislative district. The ‘virtual’ convention was
held May 19th and Callahan’s name will appear on the district ballot of the four towns in the November 3, 2020 election.

Jeff Morell, from New Fairfield, nominated Callahan, saying “Patrick’s selfless focus on supporting his local community is unprecedented. In the times ahead we need someone with an open ear and a proven dedication to our residents. Pat has proven his consistency, perseverance and loyalty -- all without forgetting those who put in the hard work before him.”

Ed Hayes, a former Selectmen in Sherman, Delegate to the Candlewood Lake Authority, and now Commander of the Sherman Veterans, seconded the nomination, adding “I could not think of another candidate that could match Pat’s qualities of honesty, integrity, commitment to service, leadership and a hard working approach to responsibility of office.”
Callahan filed for his candidacy with the CT Secretary of State in January and began working on the campaign immediately. He has earned the unanimous endorsements from all four Republican Town Committees in the 108th district, along with endorsement from former State Reps. Richard Smith and Mary Ann Carson.

Callahan reported that he has already raised sufficient funds to qualify for the Citizen’s Election Program and will formally apply for the grant shortly. “I’m looking forward to working hard this campaign season, listening to the concerns of the voters of this district, and getting to Hartford to work on solutions to our poor economy and lack of job growth.”

Callahan has worked for the Connecticut Judicial Branch for nearly 30 years as an Adult Probation Officer, and for the past 17 years as Chief Probation Officer for this area. He has worked his career in the Danbury area and focused on reducing recidivism rates with those sentenced to Probation by the Court.

He received the Liberty Bell award in 2018 from the Greater Danbury Bar Association for outstanding service. He was a 13-year member of the Candlewood Lake Authority and served as Chairman for 10 years. He has served on the Ethics Committee in New Fairfield and has coached youth sports in town as well. Most recently he was elected to the Planning Commission in New Fairfield.

Callahan is a lifelong Connecticut resident and has lived in New Fairfield for 25 years. He has been married to New Fairfield native Andrea, for 26 years.

Callahan has three children, Tommy, Clare and Liam who all attended New Fairfield Public Schools. He is originally from Norwalk and is one of 8 children. His father, Robert J. Callahan, was a former Chief Justice of the Connecticut Supreme Court.

This press release was produced by Patrick Callahan. The views expressed here are the author’s own.