Greenwich 2021 Election Profile: Leslie L. Tarkington 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 Leslie L. Tarkington is running for the Board of Estimate and Taxation in Greenwich.

Occupation: Finance

Family: Married

Experience: Greenwich CT Board of Estimate and Taxation. The Nathaniel Witherell Board of Directors.

Family in government: No

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

The financial demands on Greenwich taxpayers

Continue to position the Town in a strong financial position. Make decisions on the BET to support our schools and services, improve our buildings and infrastructure, and build our financial reserves, to enhance our status as the premier community in Connecticut.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

Forty-nine year resident of Greenwich; neighborhood advocate. Northeast Greenwich Association and Greenwich Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors.

Accomplishments:

Current Chair, BET Budget Committee, Liaison to Tax Assessor and Tax Collector Offices; First Selectman’s Committees: Greenwich Plaza, ARP Advisory; Former Chair, BET Law and HR Committees, BET Clerk of the Board. Financial management and corporate finance career. MBA, Darden School, University of Virginia.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

My goals are to continue to control the financial demands on Greenwich taxpayers, maintain the Town’s and School’s infrastructure, and preserve the residential quality of life in Greenwich.