Raap.D Candidate Profile 2023 Litchfield CT Election Know Your Reps

• PROFILES Litchfield

• Current Litchfield First Selectwoman elected in 2019; has served 2 terms
• 25-year Litchfield resident
• Was Treasurer for the Litchfield Community Service fund for 12 years
• Served on the Advisory Board of Union Savings Bank
• Served on the Planning and Zoning Commission for 2 years
• Created the Broadband Committee, Facility Review Committee, the Litchfield Arts Council, the Litchfield SMART Task Force and the Community Safety Traffic Advisory Group
• Former Chairman of the Education Committee of Litchfield County Board of Realtors
• Expanded the Community Emergency Response Team; introduced credit card and online permit processing; supported the creation of a Litchfield Food Pantry; brought the Municipal Bus back in-house for our Seniors and Disabled; re-established July 4th Fireworks; and has supported the protection of our natural resources like Bantam Lake, the Greenway and the Litchfield Land Trust
• Co-owner, Village Restaurant in downtown Litchfield
• Formerly employed at an advertising and accounting firm and as an actuarial analyst at Aetna Insurance Company
• Graduated from Southern CT State University in 1985
• Married with twin daughters Emily and Stacey; two grandchildren and rescue dog Tucker

It is an honor to serve our great community and I am eager and optimistic to continue leading the progress we have made together during these past four years. I am grateful to our town employees, the volunteers on our boards, commissions, nonprofit organizations and especially the people of Litchfield who have supported the many achievements that have positively impacted the lives of our residents.

One of the most significant accomplishments has been the consistent reduction of taxes over four consecutive years. With a deliberate focus on fiscal responsibility, technology upgrades, town marketing and strategic planning, we have managed to alleviate the burden on our hardworking taxpayers while still delivering essential services, infrastructure improvements and investing in our community's future. With budget surpluses, which are a result of closely watched financial management, grant revenue and investment income, we have been successful in borrowing less money for capital and infrastructure improvements, while keeping our financial obligations manageable. Concurrently, we maintain a healthy general fund and have reduced Litchfield’s per capita debt. This responsible fiscal approach has allowed us to prioritize crucial projects and address pressing infrastructure needs without burdening future generations.

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