Candidate Profile: Jim Feehan For Stratford House District 120

CONNECTICUT — The 2020 election is heating up in Connecticut and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office. Eyes are primarily focused on the presidential election, but every state representative and senate seat is up for grabs. All five of Connecticut's congressional seats are up for grabs as well.

There are 151 seats in the state House of Representatives and 36 in the state Senate. Democrats currently hold majorities in both chambers with a 91 to 60 lead over Republicans in the House and a 22 to 14 lead in the Senate.

Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Jim Feehan, a Stratford resident, is running for House of Representatives District 120.

Age: 58

Party affiliation: Republican Party

Family: Married with three children

Occupation: Retired fire lieutenant

Previous elected experience: Town Council chairman and BOE chairman and WPCA chairman

Family members in government: No

Campaign website: www.feehanfor120.com

The single most pressing issue facing our state is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Taxes — reduce them by providing a 2 percent income tax reduction.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

I support our police and my opponent voted against them on HB 6004.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

My past positions I have held and my experience as fire lieutenant.

Do you believe Connecticut needs reform when it comes to electric utility oversight? What steps, if any should be taken?

Yes; rate control by an oversight committee.

What steps should state government take to bolster economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic for local businesses?

Open the state completely back up — but keep monitoring with extensive testing.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Defend our police!