Politics & Government
Patch Candidate Profile: Ralph Okenquist, Orange Board Of Selectmen
Orange resident Ralph Okenquist tells Patch why he should be elected to the Board of Selectmen.
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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.
Ralph Okenquist is running for a seat on the Board of Selectmen in Orange as a Republican Candidate.
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Education
B.S. Fairfield University
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M.B.A. University of New Haven
Have You Ever Held a Public Office, whether appointive or elective?
Fred Wolfe Park Committee 1995-98
Park & Rec Commission 9 years, 5 years as Chairman Capital Planning Committee Chair
What is your occupation?
Allied Signal - Manager
Advanced Business Program Planning
Chandler Evans - Senior Program Administrator
Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
As a selectman, I will continue utilizing my business, management, municipal, and capital planning expertise to cost-effectively plan and implement continuing improvements in our School and Town facilities.
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