For the 2025 Wilton Municipal Elections, GOOD Morning Wilton asked all candidates to submit a 150-word bio; candidates running for the Boards of Selectmen, Finance and Education and the Planning and Zoning Commission were asked to sit for a video interview and submit an 800-word op-ed. In addition, candidates in the other races were invited to submit an op-ed if they wanted. More information is available in GMW’s Election Guidelines and Policies.
GMW Video Interview
Candidate Submitted Bio
Trevor Huffard is running for the Planning and Zoning Commission to bring more transparency, accountability and community input to Wilton’s development process, as a current member of the Zoning Board of Appeals, Village District Design Advisory Committee and the executive director of Wilton CERT. He is already familiar with Wilton’s landscape and is ready to take on a larger role in shaping its future.
Trevor is the owner of TLH Structures, a business that designs and delivers energy-efficient building systems. His background includes investment banking and executive leadership in startups and turnaround companies, with expertise in strategy, operations and sustainable construction.
He believes Wilton’s planning process needs reform, and that decisions must reflect clear goals and meaningful public engagement.
Editor’s note: Candidates and town committees were notified of all submission deadlines well in advance. Huffard did not submit a candidate op-ed. Huffard did participate in the Planning and Zoning Candidate Debate.
Candidate Interview Clips
Q: Why are you the right person to serve on Wilton’s Planning and Zoning Commission?
Q: What’s your opinion on how Wilton has approached development over the past few years?
Q: Do you think the downtown master plan needs to be revisited, or are you satisfied with what’s already in place?
Q: You’ve talked about public engagement — how do you think Planning and Zoning can get residents more involved and informed about the process?
Q: The next Plan of Conservation and Development process is coming up. Do you think the public understands how much input they’ve already had, or is the frustration about not being heard fair?
Q: Should Planning and Zoning meetings remain on Zoom, or should they move back to hybrid or in-person formats?
Q: Public comment currently comes at the end of meetings. Should that process change, and do you think the timing affects how people feel heard?
Q: You used the phrase “driver of dysfunction” — is there dysfunction on the commission, and what do you think causes it?
Q: You mentioned new overlays or master plans. What areas of town should P&Z focus on next?
Q: Besides Cannondale, are there other areas that deserve more attention for future planning and master plans?
Q: How do you see affordable housing fitting into Wilton’s future plans, and how can the town realistically reach the 10% goal?
Q: P&Z has approved nearly 900 multifamily units in recent years. Is that the right direction, or should Wilton consider other housing types?
Q: Is there a nearby town you think Wilton should look to as a good example of planning and development?
Q: What’s your favorite new building, business, or open space in Wilton — something that reflects your vision for the town?
Q: Parking is always a concern downtown. What’s your approach to addressing parking in Wilton Center as it grows?
Q: With more development and traffic coming, do we need new municipal parking solutions or a more walkable downtown plan?
Q: As a resident, what kind of new public amenity would you most like to see added in Wilton?
Q: How should the town handle signage — both for wayfinding and for local businesses — to make Wilton more navigable and business-friendly?
Q: What’s your position on height limits for buildings downtown and along Route 7?
Q: What’s your 30-second elevator pitch — why should voters choose you for Planning and Zoning?