MODERATOR
Name: William J. Keefe
Age: 71
Position Sought: Moderator
Relevant experience: I’ve been moderator since 2008. Before that, I served on the Budget Committee for 22 years. Professionally, I practiced law in Wilton for 45 years until my retirement.
Why are you running? A town Moderator has two main functions: He or she moderates the town meeting. The Moderator also serves as the chief election officer. Experience helps with both.
What is your most important issue? Keeping the public’s faith in our elections. This depends on our adherence to state law and the efforts of scores of volunteers.
TRUST FUNDS TRUSTEE
Name: David Miller
Age: 75
Position Sought: Trust Funds Trustee
Relevant experience: 10 years as trustee
Why are you running? My way to contribute to my town
What is your most important issue? Careful management of town funds
PLANNING BOARD
Name: Chris Lepkowski
Age: 39
Position Sought: Planning Board
Relevant experience: Planning Board member, small business owner, contractor/property maintenance
Why are you running? We need to preserve the qualities and characteristics of Wilton, encourage growth, and minimize administrative burden on residents.
What is your most important issue? Growing the tax base to reduce individual tax burden, while not compromising the characteristics that make Wilton… Wilton.
Name: John Miles Horsley
Age: 39
Position sought: Planning Board
Relevant experience: Community advocate on issues that highlight problems, controversial topics, or demand debate. Served on the Greenville Planning Board and was appointed to the Wilton Planning Board in 2024, currently serving as chairperson.
Why are you running? To continue public service, on the Planning Board, to preserve the character of Wilton through proactive strategies, sustainable development, and policy reflective of the community.
What is your most important issue? Ensuring that proposed projects are thoroughly vetted for their impact, and that the approval process enforces standards that promote safety and value to Wilton’s neighborhoods.
SELECT BOARD
Name: Kermit Williams
Age: 72
Position Sought: Select Board
Relevant experience: 12 years on the Wilton Select Board
Why are you running? Although I’ve served a long time, there are still many things to do: repair our bridges and dams, build a new highway garage, and more.
What is your most important issue? Do everything possible to limit property taxes. Encourage commercial development to increase tax base, manage costs wherever practical, support state offset of school property tax.