A Lifetime of Glastonbury

Kevin Nursick, a lifelong resident of Glastonbury, Connecticut, offers a spirited perspective as a Republican candidate for the Glastonbury Town Council. With over 40 years of strong community ties, Kevin is deeply concerned about the changing character and shifting priorities of his beloved town. He’s noted that Glastonbury is on a trajectory of perpetual development, becoming less affordable for current residents with each passing election cycle.

Background and Career
Kevin is a product of the Glastonbury school system and graduated from Glastonbury High School in 1991. He then went on to have a distinguished 17-year career as the Spokesman for the Connecticut Department of Transportation (CTDOT). Before his time at CTDOT, he served a four-year term in the Governor’s Office.

He holds a degree in Criminal Justice. During his college years, Kevin gained hands-on experience through internships in the Connecticut General Assembly, the Governor’s Office, and the campus police department. He also served two seasons with the Metropolitan District Commission Police Department as a Summer Patrolman.

A Taxpayer’s Perspective
Throughout his time at the CTDOT, Kevin was committed to maintaining an outsider’s, or rather, a taxpayer’s perspective. He felt it was both his personal and professional obligation to be transparent, accurate, and direct with the public. Kevin plans to bring this same approach to the Town Council by focusing on what truly matters to taxpayers and residents. He’s concerned about the overdevelopment, the increasing financial burdens on families, and the deteriorating sense of safety in Glastonbury.

Our local government is far to focused on bringing additional affordable housing into Glastonbury

Glastonbury Candidate Video

A Listening Ear and An Open Mind
Kevin understands that not everyone will agree with him on every detail—such is the nature of community and democracy. However, he is always willing to listen and remain open-minded, hoping to build consensus wherever possible.

More can be done to address crime

Glastonbury Candidate Video

Kevin’s Quote from Glastonbury Life
I believe firmly in putting the concerns of taxpayers first and foremost in government operations and considerations. During my years at the CTDOT, I prided myself on always keeping an outsider’s perspective – a taxpayer’s perspective – feeling it was my personal and professional obligation to be transparent, accurate, and straight talking with the people paying the bills – you, the public. With your support, I intend to bring that same mentality to the Town Council by focusing on what truly matters to taxpayers and residents of our once small town by maintaining a modest, fiscally restrained, and cost-effective town government while holding onto and rebuilding the rural character and lifestyle that is slowly disappearing from Glastonbury. Overdevelopment, increasing financial burdens being placed on residents and families, and a less safe feeling in town than most can ever recall, are just some of the concerns that I have and wish to address.

Citizen Questions

The range of response: strongly agree, agree, neither agree nor disagree, disagree

What are the three greatest challenges facing the community, and how will you address them?

Keeping Glastonbury affordable for existing residents must be prioritized. The cost of living in town is outpacing the financial capacities of too many families and individuals. Fiscal restraint in town expenditures must be observed to help maintain affordability. Resistance to, better management of, and the requirement of mitigative measures should be applied to new developments to better preserve existing neighborhoods and the suburban character of town. Assisting our law enforcement team to proactively deter crime should be a priority. Allocation of appropriate resources, partnering with communities and neighborhoods, and hosting crime-specific open forums for the public to present concerns and ideas to officials should occur.

Zoning ordinances in town do not allow for adequate supply of housing across the income spectrum.

Neither agree nor disagree. I feel that our zoning ordinances and requirements have functioned well at allowing housing for differing income levels. I DO NOT support changing zoning in cases such as the recently proposed, large and densely packed development for Feldspar Ridge, which would have permanent, detrimental consequences for the nearby residents and neighborhoods.

Towns should implement programs to remove food waste from the trash stream.

Neither agree nor disagree. I recognize that Glastonbury has a food waste collection program already in place. Assuming an ongoing analysis of the entirety of the program establishes a net environmental benefit, I would support it. Any costs of the program that may end up needing to be passed on should not be borne by all taxpayers in town, but rather just those participating in the program.

Letters to Editor

You can often learn a great deal about a candidate from their letters written to the Glastonbury Citizen. The link to to the letter text is found in the dates below.

The letter focuses on the shared concerns of Glastonbury residents about increasing property taxes, public safety, and the negative impacts of overdevelopment, while promising fiscal restraint, improved police deterrence capabilities, and resistance to large-scale developments. (co-wrote with Kim Finocchiaro)

November 2nd 2023

Republican Open Forum

ChatGPT was asked to describe Kevin given the text of the Republican Open Forum.

  • Highlights the challenges faced by long-time residents in affording to stay in Glastonbury.
  • Advocates for a holistic approach to budget examination to find areas for savings.
  • Stresses the importance of affordability for long-time residents.

Facebook Video

This video was released on the facebook page Glastonbury Candidates, a non-affiliated page promoting Republican candidates. In this 6:45 minute long video, Kevin addresses his concerns about Glastonbury and discusses his approach to solve them.