Candidate Profile: Tony Scott, 112th State House District

MONROE, CT — State Rep. Tony Scott, a Republican representing Connecticut's 112th House District, is seeking reelection in November.

Scott, 50, is facing Democratic challenger Wiley Mullins for the seat representing Monroe and portions of Easton and Trumbull.

A marketing executive, Scott previously served on the Monroe Town Council and chaired the town's Parks and Recreation Committee.

Scott recently responded to Patch's candidate questionnaire, sharing his views on affordability, energy costs and his experience representing the district.

Candidate's Name: Tony Scott

What office are you seeking?

CT House of Representatives

Age: 50

District: 112th

Party: Republican

Campaign website: https://tonyscottforstaterep.com

Occupation: Marketing Executive

Family:

Wife (Jenn) and twin 17-year-old daughters (Lauren and Addison)

Does anyone in your family work in government?

No

Previous public office:

Monroe Town Council, Chairman of Monroe Parks & Recreation Committee

Why are you seeking this office?

I want to make Connecticut affordable for everyone from seniors to those recent college grads so we don't continue to lose residents to other more cost-friendly states.

What do you believe is the No. 1 issue facing Connecticut, and how do you plan to address it?

Affordability. It is just too expensive to live in Connecticut. All options should be on the table from a temporary gas tax holiday to reprioritizing spending to accurately funding education. It is all about priorities and Democrats, and their policies, who have been running this state for decades have led us to this unfortunate situation.

Energy costs have been soaring in Connecticut. What are your plans to help address this issue?

Finally tackle the Public Benefits charges affecting all households in Connecticut. It is a hidden tax driving up our costs to be one of the most expensive in the entire country. We also need to really consider more options like nuclear.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

I am currently serving my third term and have had tons of success fighting for my district, getting support from Republicans, Democrats and unaffiliated constituents.