Leo Kane Jr. said he is running for reelection as a regular member of the Simsbury Zoning Board of Appeals and highlighted his engineering background and long-term residency in Simsbury in a brief candidate statement.

Kane said he has “enjoyed serving in this capacity for the last year” and asked residents to vote for him so he can continue his work on the board. He described his professional background and local ties as qualifications for the position.

Kane told listeners he and his wife, Catherine, moved to Connecticut after he graduated from the University at Buffalo and moved to Simsbury in 1989; he said he has lived in his current home since 1997. He said he retired in 2020 after “almost 33 years” with the Connecticut Department of Transportation focusing on bridge structures and that he held supervisory roles for much of his career. Kane said he holds a bachelor’s degree in civil engineering, an associate degree in construction technology, and is a professional engineer licensed in Connecticut. He also said he is “up to date with the training required for the position” and that he has reviewed ZBA applications with “knowledge and an open mind.”

Kane mentioned his local involvement, saying he is “an avid outdoorsman” and a longtime member of the Simsbury Hunting and Fishing Club. He invited residents to introduce themselves and said he is willing to answer questions. He closed by reiterating: “Please vote. It is important, and please select me so I can continue my work as a regular member of the Simsbury Zoning Board of Appeals.”

No vote, endorsement or other official action was taken at the meeting on Kane’s statement; an election date or other next steps were not specified in the recorded remarks.