New Canaan resident Jennifer Richardson is seeking the endorsement of the Republican Party for re-election to the Board of Education. We put some questions to the incumbent about her candidacy. Our exchange follows.
New Canaanite: Tell us about yourself how long have you lived in New Canaan, what have you been involved with here in town and what led you to your decision to seek re-election?
Board of Education member Jennifer Richardson is seeking the Republican Party endorsement for re-election at the July 20 caucus. Contributed
Jennifer Richardson: My name is Jennifer Richardson and I am running for re-election onto the Board of Education. I moved to New Canaan in 1983 and am a graduate of New Canaan High School. I returned to New Canaan in 1998 after my husband and I, Tom, were married. I am a mother of three NCHS graduates and have a junior daughter at New Canaan High School. I have served on the BOE for two terms (2013-present) and am hopeful that I will be re-elected in ord