ELECTION DAY NOVEMBER
5, 2019
Weston LWV 2019 Voters’
Guide Online
The following
Voters Guide was compiled by the Weston League of Women Voters
("WestonLWV"). Candidates for the Nov. 5 municipal election
were asked to answer a general question, and to
provide a
brief biography. The WestonLWV is a non-partisan
volunteer organization, which encourages active and informed
participation of
citizens in government, seeks to increase understanding of public policy
issues,
and influences public policy through education and advocacy.
The Weston League
sponsors public forums at which voters may see and hear candidates discuss the
issues; holds open meetings such as “Speak Up” (each year since 1992, generally
on the first Saturday in February), where the people ask government officials whatever
they may want to discuss; and studies and takes action on issues on which the
membership has developed a position by consensus of the membership.
The League
does not support or oppose any political party or candidate.
The Weston League
publishes informative brochures for Westonites, in particular the “Know Your
Town Directory.” It is available online, or in print at the Library or at Weston Town Hall, and is
updated after local elections.
Any citizen
may become a league member.
Click
here to join the LWV of Weston, CT. and/or
Click here to make a
tax-deductable donation to LWV Ed Fund
“Democracy is
not a spectator sport” - a League byword.
Don’t forget to vote on Election Day, November 5, 2019, from 6 a.m. to 8
p.m. at the Weston Middle School Gym.
QUESTIONS?
Click on Board or
Commission above to go to photos of all candidates as well as answers to
League questions and more about these candidates...
OR JUST SCAN DOWN THE PAGE (answers in order of when full responses received, by board or commission)!
Republicans in red, Democrats in blue
FIRST SELECTMAN: Chris Spaulding
What steps
have been taken and what additional steps, if any, do you propose in
order to assure that the public has access to government news and
information, and what, if anything, would you do to encourage citizen
engagement in town affairs?
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
When finalized by
the Planning and Zoning Commission and if approved by the Board of
Selectmen, what would you do to help implement Weston's 2020 Town Plan
of Conservation and Development?
Stephan Grozinger
Samantha Nestor
BOARD OF FINANCE
What
potential consequences could a flattening or a downturn in the Grand
List have for Weston's future? How will you guide Weston in
adjusting to these changes?
Allan Grauberd
Richard Bochinski
Greg Murphy
Jeff Farr
Amy Gare
BOARD OF EDUCATION
What,
if anything, do you want to see brought to future schools planning and
how, if at all, do you envision it coordinating with Town facilities
planning and/or the work of other town boards, committees and
commissions?
Gina Albert
Melissa Walker
Hillary Koyner
Ruby Hedge
Response not received
Taffy Miller
Response not received
BOARD OF ASSESSMENT APPEALS
What constitutes a successful appeal of an assessment?
Roberto Ordonez
Barbara Reynolds
PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION
Are you in favor of modifying Zoning Regulations? If yes, how?
Ken Edgar
Jane Connolly
Richard Wolf
Response not received
Don Saltzman
Response not received
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
What considerations are involved in approving a zoning variance?
And the considerations in appeal of action by the Code Enforcement
Office? Are there other actions you think Z.B.A. should be taking?
Don Scarborough
Ilene Richardson
Dan Gilbert
Glenn Van Deusen
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ALTERNATE
What considerations are involved in approving a zoning variance?
Megan Loucas
BOARD OF POLICE COMMISSIONERS
What are the short and long term goals of the Police Commission?
Beth Gralnick
David Muller
Bill Brady
Jess DiPasquale
