East Haven Election 2021: Lisa Balter Running For Town Clerk

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

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Lisa Balter, 55, is running for East Haven Town Clerk in East Haven.

Occupation: Management/business Owner

Family: Husband: Josh Balter, 4 Children, Matthew, Patrick, Daniel & Dylan, 2 Grandsons and a granddaughter on the way

Experience: Currently East Haven DTC Officer and Secretary

Family in government: Husband, Josh Balter is a Town Councilman in East Haven's 3rd District

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

Quality of Life. As Town Clerk and I will ensure the highest level of innovation and customer service for all residents. I will take a proactive vs. reactive approach to decrease costs and make sure residents get the most they can from the town clerk's office.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

1) Proactive approach vs. reactive. 2) more than 30 years of management and leadership 3) a service oriented career 4) a career in management and leadership based on mentoring and coaching and open door policy for staff.

Accomplishments:

I have taken businesses and staff from the bottom in both sales and operations to top performers. I don't accept I can't. I find ways to make things happen. I believe in raising employees up to reach levels they never thought they could reach and create an environment where they thrive.

Other issues:

Open and Transparent Processes Professional and Courteous Service Solutions Oriented Management

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I have over 30 years of management and leadership, mentoring and coaching, and along with superior customer service.