Over 22 years of service on the Norwalk Common Council, elected Council President five times by his peers—four times as a minority party member, demonstrating his ability to work across party lines.
A lifelong resident with a family rooted in Norwalk for generations. Doug understands our community's values, character, and the importance of preserving what makes our city special.
Vice President at Stew Leonard's with extensive experience in small business ownership, upper management, and nonprofit leadership—bringing practical, results-oriented solutions to city government.
Many families, seniors, and young professionals are struggling with rising costs of housing and taxes. We must address affordability or risk losing the diverse community that makes Norwalk unique. Doug believes in expanding homeownership opportunities through smaller-scale developments rather than concentrating solely on large rental projects.
Over-development without proper impact planning is happening right now in Norwalk. We need to maintain our neighborhood character while ensuring new development includes proper planning for schools, transit, infrastructure, and utilities. Development must serve existing residents, not just meet state percentage targets.
Our schools must be well-funded to provide quality education for all students. Doug is committed to ensuring Norwalk's schools have the resources they need to prepare our children for the future.
Protecting what makes Norwalk special—our neighborhoods, our history, and our sense of community—while building a brighter future for all residents.
"I offer experience and a renewed passion to serve. My ability to bring diverse individuals together, utilize everyone's talents, and reach across party lines has proven successful in making Norwalk a vibrant and economically stable community for all."
— Doug Hempstead