Patch Candidate Profile: Rick LeBorious For 59th House

EAST WINDSOR, CT — Democrat Rick LeBorious is seeking the 59th House District seat, with property tax reform, energy costs and affordability among the issues he addressed in Patch’s candidate questionnaire.

LeBorious, a small business owner and former Enfield mayor who has also held elected office in East Windsor, is challenging Republican state Rep. Carol Hall. The district serves parts of Enfield and East Windsor. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Here are the candidate’s responses to Patch’s questionnaire.

Meet The Candidate

Candidate's Name:

Rick LeBorious

What office are you seeking?

State Representative 59th district

Age:

76

District:

59

Party:

Democrat

Campaign website:

Not provided.

Occupation:

Small business owner, United Metalworking

Family:

Married to Betsy Grigely LeBorious, Three children, Meghan, Devon, Courtney, Two Grandchildren. Simon and Johanna

Does anyone in your family work in government?

No

Previous public office:

Enfield Mayor, Deputy Mayor, Councilman, PZC C0mmissioner +++ East Windsor Deputy First Selectman +++

Why I’m Running

Why are you seeking this office?

To help make people's lives a little better and more affordable by putting hard working families first. To reduce isolation and build community.

Connecticut’s Top Issue

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

While knocking on doors, residents are telling me their number one issue is to provide an environment where middle class and working families can thrive in our communities. We need to make sure that Connecticut is a place where we are able to educate our children, have good paying jobs, safe communities, and affordable health care.

Lowering Energy Costs

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

I will do whatever I can to help reign in energy costs. I will partner with anyone willing to work together to fight corporate energy companies and restore fairness to pricing and delivery services.

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Making Connecticut More Affordable

Affordability has been a major topic across the country and here in Connecticut. How do you plan to address this issue?

In East Windsor, we adopted a homestead provision that saves our homeowners a significant amount on their property tax. One of my priorities will be to work on property tax reform statewide. The way we finance local government, including education is broken and unfair.

Experience And Accomplishments

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

I have been involved in public policy and public issues for most of my adult life. I have been an elected official in both towns of the district. Coupled with my experience raising a family, running a small manufacturing company, and extensive community involvement, I have the background to be able to listen to citizens and act on their behalf.

What Else Voters Should Know

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I am as passionate about serving my community today as I was as a very young Enfield Councilman and Mayor many years ago. If you elect me, I will fight for you every day.

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Editor’s note: Connecticut Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and the issues facing the state. The responses below were submitted by the candidate and reflect the candidate’s views.