Ridgefield Election 2021 Profile: John Frey

Ridgefield CT

12 October, 2021

7:58 AM

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RIDGEFIELD, CT — The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2. Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns. Republican John Frey, 58, is running for Police Commission in Ridgefield. Occupation: Real Estate Broker Experience: State Representative, 1999-2021, Chairman of Ridgefield Parking Authority 1983-86, Chairman CT Real Estate Commission 1996-1999, national Advisory Council of Historic Preservation 2020-2024, and The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it: The most pressing issue for the police commission is the modernizing of facilities by the construction of a new public safety building combining fire and police departments Critical differences between me and my opponents: They are all fine candidates, I believe my 22 years in the state legislature makes me uniquely qualify, bring a wealth of knowledge and great contacts particularly dealing with public safety, and traffic and utilities. I completed FEMA Emergency Management Institute's Emergency Management for Senior Officials in 2012 Accomplishments: I shepherded the widening of Route 7 from Ridgefield to Danbury. This 'project' had been on the books since the late 1940's. Lack of attention resulted in 3-5 motor vehicle fatalities a year in addition to road rage, frustration, air pollution, and etc! Other issues: Continuing training to ensure Ridgefield Police officers are the best equipped to maintain Ridgefield as CT's safest community What else would you like voters to know about you? I have lived in Ridgefield since 1965, going k-12 Ridgefield schools. I have known all six police chiefs, and worked with four as state representative. My community involvement has included President of the Lounsbury House and Theater Barn, board member of Ridgefield RVNA, Ridgefield Playhouse, Meals on Wheels, Arts Council, Boys and Girls Club, Western CT United Way. While inHartford, and I served on the public safety committee and the legislative management committee which has oversight over the state capitol police. I was the 2017 Legislator of the Year reqcognized by the CT Police Chief Association.