Longtime Southington Police Officer Tim Wilk Announces Run to Represent 81st District

Tim Wilk PHOTO COURTESY OF TIM WILK

Note: This is a press release from the TimWilk4CT campaign.

Tim Wilk, a retired Southington police sergeant and FBI-trained hostage/crisis negotiator, today announced his candidacy for State Representative of the 81st District. In his 30th year protecting and serving Southington, Wilk is asking residents for the chance to carry that same commitment as their voice at the State Capitol.

Tim Wilk worked for the Southington Police Department for 25 years, retired as a sergeant in 2021 and still serves today as a reserve officer. Beyond the badge, he volunteers with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Make-A-Wish and Connecticut Special Olympics and serves as Chairman of the town's Board of Fire Commissioners. He is also a local small business owner who runs Tim Wilk Photography.

“For 30 years, my job has been to show up for Southington when it matters most and to listen before I act,” said Wilk. “I am ready to bring that service to the next level and give our community a voice that truly answers to the people.”

Wilk is running to cut the cost of living and taxes, lower electric rates and make state government answer to the people who pay for it. He says this election should come down to one question – who will deliver real results on affordability and stay accountable to Southington above all else. He believes his record of public service has prepared him to do exactly that.

“The principle I have lived by my whole career is simple. Listen with the intention to understand, not to respond. That is exactly what I will do as your State Representative.”

For more information, please visit TimWilk4CT.com and follow Tim on social media.

Facebook: @TimWilk4CT

Instagram: @TimWilk4CT