Meet the Republican: Paul W. Champagne

"Meet the Candidates" is a feature on Southington Patch designed to help you get to know your local candidates before you take to the polls this November. Each profile was submitted directly by the candidate.

Take a moment to review each profile so you can be informed and prepared when you go to the polls on Nov. 8.

This week, we look at the Planning and Zoning Commission candidates. Be sure to look back at the Town Council, Board of Finance and Board of Education profiles featured during the past three weeks and stay informed.

Name: Paul W. Champagne
Age: 62
Party, Position Seeking: Republican, Southington Planning & Zoning Commission

Family information: Married, with two adult children who also live in Southington.

Occupation: Manager, Facilities Otis Elevator

Political Experience: Not Applicable

Other Experience: Volunteer as Committee Chair at Apple Harvest; Church Financial Secretary; Previously Boy Scout Leader; SHS Band Backers Treasurer.

Why did you run for office?
To contribute to the town in which I live, work with the ZB in making Southington a better town and continue its growth.

If elected, what would be your primary areas of focus?
Business/Residential development.

What do you feel is the biggest issue facing Southington today?
Planning a future for the town that both supports business and residential needs.

What skills do you have that you could bring to the community?
I had my own business as a builder and understand the trades. My current job is to work with the Bloomfield ZB.

Anything else you would like to share?
I served in the U.S. Navy.