Darien Election 2021: Paul Hendrickson For Board Of Finance

DARIEN, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in town will be on the ballot.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 2, Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on a few topics.

Republican Paul Hendrickson, 70, is running for Board of Finance in Darien.

Occupation: School Business Manager

• Wife: Joan
• Son: Robert

Experience: Incumbent

Family in government: My wife is Darien's Treasurer.

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

Flooding. The Board of Selectmen are responsible for bring forth potential solutions. The Board of Finance must vet these based on scope and affordability.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

There are no critical differences, as this is an uncontested race.

Accomplishments:

Years ago, I testified before the Department of Public Utility Control to counter our water company's proposed 21 percent rate increase. The final increase was less than 10 percent. I pushed to negotiate debt when rates were low to save the town money. Together with Joe Warren, I helped initiate a program for tax relief for the elderly.

Other issues:

Local control. Work to fend off Hartford's tendency to offload their expenses onto Fairfield County.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

• Darien High School 1969 graduate.
• Son, Robert, was a 2009 DHS graduate.