Patch Candidate Profile: Bill Kraut, Orange Board Of Education

ORANGE, CT — As the 2023 municipal elections get closer in Orange, there are plenty of races with candidates who are eager to serve in elected office.

Orange Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will publish candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Bill Kraut is running for a seat on the Board of Education in Orange as a Republican candidate.

Education.

B.S. University of Rhode Island

What is your occupation?

Owner Newport Tennis, Inc

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Chairman, Board of Education 2011 to present.

Bond Committee 2012 – 2013

Bond Construction Oversite Committee 2013 to present.

Chairman of Construction Oversite Committee 2018 to present.

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Bill and Phyllis Kraut have lived in Orange for 35 years. Their daughter, Michaela, attended Orange public schools and Amity Regional and graduated from the University of Rhode Island.

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

“We have a responsibility to give all the children of Orange a safe and secure learning environment and provide the best education possible.” “I will continue to work in a bipartisan manner to do my best for all Orange children.”