Branford Election 2021: Carolyn Sires Running For RTM

BRANFORD, CT —The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Republican Carolyn Sires, 59, is running for Representative Town Meeting (RTM) in Branford.

Occupation: Physical Therapist

Family:I live with the aid and ability of a beautiful certified service dog, K9 Victory. He is by my side and lock in my step. Victory allows me to focus on my ability to work for the residents of Branford.

Experience: RTM and District 5

Family in government: Ronald Sires CFO/NIH

The single biggest issue in town is ______, and I plan to do this about it:

Speeding and Safety
Continue to work with Police Traffic Division, local and state elected officials to obtain signs, and lighting and any available infrastructure paramount toward pedestrian safety. Continue to incorporate leaders from each community in Branford to help keep the topic relevant and offer their voices of concerns. Strength in numbers.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I am an action candidate. Research the topics along with residents to achieve best possible outcome. I encourage feedback and conversation about my job performance. Most important is to listen to everyone and as everyone who decides to reach out has a concern I need to hear.

Accomplishments:

Parkside Village. The outcome of a new Housing Authority board finally listening and acting on behalf of our seniors, veterans and Disabled, not catering to out of state developers.
As a neighborhood, we worked as a team and helped quell a possible bad outcome to a manageable outcome.
Gathered a steering committee for District 5 safety in the entertainment district. It is ongoing work in progress, and we will continue to advocate for a safe entertainment environment.
Continue to listen to concerns about desirable developers near the shore in our area. Residents are uniting and being constructive with informed input on development. All tasks are independent of party affiliation

Other issues:

Environment Conservation
Animal safety and shelter
Continue infrastructure growth while maintaining a low debt ratio
Fiduciary responsibility
Demand excellence in education with parental control and direct involvement
Work on all projects with all political parties input

What else would you like voters to know about you?

It has been an immense honor representing residents of District 5 during my first term. I would be humbled to continue my duties on your behalf. Appreciate your confidence in my services through your Vote.