Politics & Government
Meet John Kilian, Realistic Balance Candidate for Mayor
This Middletown resident says his military and medical experience could help guide the city's residents to be more cohesive and healthy.
Middletown Patch's meet-the-candidates series allows voters to learn a little bit about the men and women running for public office this November.
John Kilian is the Realistic Balance party candidate running for Middletown mayor against Dan Drew.
Education: University of Notre Dame, United States Army Intelligence Center and School Advanced Individualized Training, CCSU BS Computer Science, CCSU BSED, United States Army Medic Advanced Individualized Training, Goodwin College AD Nursing, Army Medical Department Medical Information Officer training, U.S. Army Medical Captian's Career Course
Work: Hartford Hospital Senior Distributed Systems Engineer, Army National Guard Nurse, USA Hockey Referee
Why do you want to hold public office in Middletown? I believe I can help our city to be a better place if my talents and energies are applied to shaping our future.
What experience do you bring to the table? My military and medical experience provide me with a perspective that could help guide our community to be more cohesive and healthy. Selfless service is a key ethical cornerstone of my approach to team building.
What do you think the town's most pressing issue is? The culture of immediate gratification threatens to erode the groundwork that needs to be set for the next generation to thrive.
What do you love most about Middletown? It is a beautiful place with an awesome downtown. The river is on of my favorite places, too. I'd be more open to mud volleyball if they cranked down the music a few decibels. Who needs the hearing loss?
What do you like to do for fun? I like to tango, boating, and going for hikes in blizzard conditions in the Colorado back country.
How can residents keep up with you? Cut down on the junk food and work out a few times a week.
John Kilian is the Realistic Balance party candidate running for Middletown mayor against Dan Drew.
Education: University of Notre Dame, United States Army Intelligence Center and School Advanced Individualized Training, CCSU BS Computer Science, CCSU BSED, United States Army Medic Advanced Individualized Training, Goodwin College AD Nursing, Army Medical Department Medical Information Officer training, U.S. Army Medical Captian's Career Course
Work: Hartford Hospital Senior Distributed Systems Engineer, Army National Guard Nurse, USA Hockey Referee
Why do you want to hold public office in Middletown? I believe I can help our city to be a better place if my talents and energies are applied to shaping our future.
What experience do you bring to the table? My military and medical experience provide me with a perspective that could help guide our community to be more cohesive and healthy. Selfless service is a key ethical cornerstone of my approach to team building.
What do you think the town's most pressing issue is? The culture of immediate gratification threatens to erode the groundwork that needs to be set for the next generation to thrive.
What do you love most about Middletown? It is a beautiful place with an awesome downtown. The river is on of my favorite places, too. I'd be more open to mud volleyball if they cranked down the music a few decibels. Who needs the hearing loss?
What do you like to do for fun? I like to tango, boating, and going for hikes in blizzard conditions in the Colorado back country.
How can residents keep up with you? Cut down on the junk food and work out a few times a week.
Other Candidate Bios
- Meet Stephen Devoto, Democratic Candidate for Zoning Board
- Meet Sandra Russo-Driska, Republican Common Council Hopeful
- Meet Grady Faulkner: Democrat for Common Council Seat
- Meet Sheila Daniels, Republican for Board of Education
- Meet Sal Micciulla, Democratic Candidate for Assessment Board
- Meet Linda Salafia, Incumbent Republican Common Council Candidate
- Meet Deb Kleckowski: Republican Candidate for Common Council
- Meet Hope Kasper: Democratic Common Councilor for Re-Election
- Meet Ryan Kennedy, Republican Common Council Candidate
- Meet Brian Kaskel, Republican Candidate for Board of Education
- Meet Paul Turenne, Democratic Candidate for Planning and Zoning
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