Candidates
Chris Neubert — First Selectman
"In
the time I've lived in Easton, my taxes have increased significantly, but
my home value is suffering and the town's schools are under strain. I am running
for First Selectman to address and improve these three core values. I want
to do what’s right for ALL Easton residents, and I will listen to and
fight for your priorities and concerns."
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CEO and founder of Money Consultants, Inc., a fee-based financial planning
and investment advisory firm
- Attorney and Certified Financial Planner
- 30 years’ experience in fiscal planning/investment management; author
of multiple books on law and financial planning
- Board member and Secretary, Easton Racquet Club; former board member and
Treasurer, Easton Learning Foundation
- J.D., New York Law School; B.A. in Business Administration, Notre Dame University
- 6-year Easton resident; two children attending Easton public schools
Bob
Lessler —
Selectman
“I
will work hard to give Easton the brightest possible future by vigorously
advocating for educational excellence, strong fiscal management, the needs
of seniors, and environmental preservation. In these troubled times, my ten
years on the Board of Selectmen give me the experience and perspective to
protect what Eastonites value.”
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Head Clerk of the Bridgeport Superior Court (Juvenile Matters); Practicing
Attorney for 17 years
- 10 years on Easton Board of Selectmen
- 4 years on Easton Board of Finance; 3 years on School Building Committee
- J.D., Washington College of Law, American University; B.A., magna cum laude,
Union College
- 19-year Easton resident; two children attended Easton public schools
Tom
Partridge — Board of Finance
“My
past experience as Chairman of the BOF has given me an in-depth knowledge
of the town’s finances and the potential for efficiencies. In my 16
years on the Board, I’ve been able to find common ground between various
town groups and to apply my professional background in technology; both skills
will be increasingly important in this changing economy.”
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16 years on Easton Board of Finance; 2 years as Chairman
- Retired information systems management consultant serving major corporations
for over 14 years
- Extensive experience in technical consulting, consensus-building, and performance
measurements
- 25-year Easton resident; two children attended Easton schools
- B.S. in Information Systems Management, Quinnipiac College
Elise Broach —
Board of Finance
“I
love living in Easton and truly appreciate the opportunity to serve the town.
I believe our financial decisions should be made carefully, reasonably, and
fairly, with respect for taxpayers and a commitment to safeguarding Easton’s
greatest assets: our schools; our valued town employees and community services;
and our rural heritage and open space.”
- Author; former college history instructor, Yale University; former management
consultant, Bain & Company
- 6 years on Board of Finance; 4 years on Human Resources Committee
- 12 years on Friends of the Easton Public Library Exec. Bd.; Co-founder of
PTA’s Education Committee (EdCom)
- M.A., M.Phil., Yale University, Mellon Fellow; B.A., Yale College, summa
cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa
- 14-year Easton resident, two children attending and one graduated from Easton
public schools
Art Laske —
Board of Finance
“During
my 10 years on the Board of Finance, I’ve been a strong advocate for
town employees, teachers, and the services they provide. I am dedicated to
responsibly maintaining the fiscal strength of our town, while supporting
the best possible education for our children and services that will improve
the quality of life for all residents.”
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20 years as practicing attorney, self-employed in private practice; Deputy
City Attorney for the City of Bridgeport
- 10 years on Easton Board of Finance (alternate)
- 6 years as Coach, Easton Little League Baseball and AYSO Soccer
- J.D., University of Connecticut, 1988; B.A., Boston College, 1984
- 10-year Easton resident, four children attending Easton public schools
Margot
Abrams —
Region 9 Board of Education
“I’ve
enjoyed working with the school administration and parents over the past three
years as PTA Co-President. This experience, along with my professional background
in the corporate world and education/social services, gives me an ideal skill-set
to serve the needs of our students, our high school, and our town.”
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President, Easton Garden Club and UConn “Master Gardener” candidate
- 3 years as Easton PTA Co-President; 5 years on Exec. Board; 3 years on Friends
of the Library Exec. Board
- Former Director of Bridgeport Public Schools bi-lingual program
- Former Director of Total Quality Management, Chase Manhattan Bank
- Former Manager, Commercial Administration and Bank Consolidation
- M.B.A. in Finance/Accounting, Sacred Heart University; M.S. in Education,
University of Bridgeport; B.S. in Education, Wheelock College
- 14-year Easton resident; one child attending Easton public schools
Ryan
Walker —
Region 9 Board of Education
“As
a recent graduate of Joel Barlow who served as student body president, I have
a true insider’s perspective on the high school’s strengths and
weaknesses. I am committed to finding creative solutions to improve the community’s
overall experience with Barlow for students today and far into the future.”
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Student, Quinnipiac University, Honors Program, seeking degrees in History
and Education
- Currently working with Barlow staff to expand elective course offerings,
developing Film Theory curriculum
- Easton Community Center, staff member
- 2008 graduate of Joel Barlow High School; Student Council President, 2007-08
- Easton Senior Center volunteer, Easton Little League umpire
- 17-year Easton resident; attended Easton public schools, K-12
Elin
Cohen —
Easton Board of Education
“My
work in the area of children’s health and development brings an important
professional background to the board as it impacts educational issues. I enjoy
the opportunity to collaborate with administrators and other board members
on ways to improve the school experience of Easton’s children.”
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Pediatrician, with private practice in Fairfield
- Clinic experience with the Bridgeport Dept. of Health
- 3 years on Easton Board of Education
- Former EdCom Chair, Easton PTA; Education for Easton, founding member
- M.D., Albert Einstein College of Medicine; B.A., Harvard College
- 12-year Easton resident; two children, one attending Easton public schools
Judy Weinstein —
Board of Assessment Appeals
“My
past service on this board, nearly thirty years as a practicing attorney in
Connecticut, and having spent much of my childhood and the past 12 years as
a town resident, bring a unique and beneficial perspective to the Board of
Assessment Appeals. Serving Easton in this position is my way of giving back
to the town that has given so much to me.”
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29 years as practicing attorney; Principal with Neubert, Pepe & Monteith,
P.C; practice includes real estate law
- Over 10 years on Easton Board of Assessment Appeals
- Former Co-Chair of the Women's Leadership Council, affiliate of the Bridgeport
Regional Business Council
- Former Ex-Officio Member of the Board of Directors of the Bridgeport Regional
Business Council
- J.D., University of Conn. School of Law; B.A., Wellesley College; Wellesley
College Scholar; Phi Beta Kappa
- 21-year Easton resident; one child attending Easton public schools
Mike
Kivell — Town Clerk
“The
Town of Easton deserves better service in the Office of Town Clerk. My commitment
is to keep the office open every day until 4:30 p.m., with expanded hours
on Thursday until 7 p.m. or one Saturday morning per month. I offer a strong
work ethic, 25 years of experience in purchasing, and proven skills in managing
people, administering budgets and sourcing opportunities to expand services.
I will focus on improving accessibility, productivity, and accountability
to better serve our special town."
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Certified Purchasing Manager with 25 years' experience, including at Clairol,
a division of Proctor & Gamble
- Little League volunteer, head organizer of 9- and 10-year-old Baseball Tournament
- M.B.A., University of Bridgeport; B.S., Business Administration, University
of Connecticut
- 12-year Easton resident; one child attending Easton public schools
Elaine
Spicer —
Library Board
“The
library is an integral and vital part of the Easton community. I would be
honored to continue to serve on its board.”
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Author; Lyme Disease public activist: founding member of statewide committee
- Former Marketing Consultant and Product Manager, Kraft and CPC Corporation
- 6 years on Easton Library Board; served as Recording Secretary
- 2 years on Easton Board of Selectmen; 2 years on Easton Planning and Zoning
(alternate)
- 15 years as Lector at Notre Dame of Easton; teacher; Parish Council
- M.B.A., Wharton School of Business, University of Penn.; B.A., magna cum
laude, Wittenberg University
- 19-year Easton resident; two children attended Easton public schools
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Bindelglass
Dick Greiser
David Katz
Irv Silverman
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