Greenwich 2021 Election Profile: Karen Fassuliotis For BET

GREENWICH, CT — Election Day on Nov. 2 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot in Greenwich.

Patch reached out to candidates for local office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing the town.

Republican Karen Fassuliotis is running for Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET) in Greenwich.

Occupation: Attorney

Experience: BET Chair, and Chair of Human Resources and Law Committees; former RTM member.

Family in government: Father was town constable and mother was member of RTM (both retired).

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

Maintaining our amazing system of facilities and services including great parks, schools, and other services while keeping government spending affordable for our taxpayers and residents.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

The town has been very successful in maintaining and improving our structures using cash and short term borrowing, something that our opponents want to change. The obvious problems with long term borrowing are seen in Hartford and Washington and must be considered in financing the taxpayers wants and needs.

Accomplishments:

As a past Executive Director of Worldwide Regulatory Affairs, I managed complex budgets and numerous personnel and international projects.

Other issues:

I'd like the town and Board of Ed. to continue seeking public-private partnerships to help offset the burden to taxpayers.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

In addition to my elected position, I do pro bono work with the Greenwich Probate Court. I am committed to keeping Greenwich the best place to live, raise a family, work and retire!