Bowen.J Candidate Profile 2023 Fairfield CT Election Know Your Reps

PROFILES Fairfield

• Colonel, US Air Force, Retired after serving 28 years
• Commanded four different units at all levels; led thousands of Airmen and personally built/defended/executed multiple multi-million-dollar budgets
• Decorated Veteran; served in multiple combat operations
• Department Chair and Professor of Aerospace Studies, University of Notre Dame
• Flight Instructor and Flight Evaluator; F-15E Fighter Jets; taught/certified hundreds of young men and women to fly the F-15E in combat
• Board of Directors (retired), Red River Valley Fighter Pilots Association; oversaw 2.5 million dollars in scholarships focused on Gold Star children
• Board of Directors and Traffic Committee Chair, Fairfield Beach Residents Association
• Founding Member/Treasurer; Fairfielders for Good Government
• Steering Committee member for Fairfield Public School’s 5-yr District Improvement Plan
• Public Speaking and Debate Club Coach; Roger Ludlowe Middle School
• Member of RLMS PTA, Fairfield American Legion, and Port 5 Naval Veterans Association
• 2x MS Degrees (Systems Engineering and Aerospace Science), BS (Aerospace Engineering, University of Virginia)

I love our town and want to work together for a stronger Fairfield. First, we need an independent voice fighting for us, not a political party. I am the only unaffiliated candidate, and I am totally self-financed; I answer only to you, not to party leaders. Next, I want us to have a transparent/responsive government, control excessive tax growth, keep our schools strong, and have safe streets for our kids to play.

I bring a unique set of skills to the job to achieve the things above. I am a tested leader; I rose to the rank of Colonel and led Airmen every day for 28 years; I know how to build and lead winning teams. I have 12 years of experience working billion-dollar budgets; I can craft budgets to control your property taxes. I taught for eight years as a Professor at the University of Notre Dame and as a flight instructor/evaluator; I know first-hand what is required to resource a great education for our children. Finally, I am retired; being your Representative will be my full-time job; you are my priority. I am ready to serve and put my experience and time to work for you in District 9!

Fairfield CT Town Elections Candidate Profile Page 2023