Greenwich Candidate Profile: Bob Robins For RTM

GREENWICH, CT — Election day in Greenwich is getting closer and there are plenty of candidates running for various positions in town. To help residents make an informed decision on Nov. 5, Greenwich Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as the big day draws near.

Incumbent Bob Robins is running for a seat on the Representative Town Meeting (District 1). A twice-elected member of the RTM, Robins has also served on both the state Board of Governors for Higher Education and the Governor's Education Cost-Sharing Commission.

A resident of Greenwich, he has also worked as a private investor for 15 years.

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The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

The ability of present citizens to continue to live in Greenwich. Taxes and facilities directed toward citizens should be a priority.

What are the critical differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?

All my competitors have good faith arguments for what they seek.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

I have a special interest in senior services and public education.

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?

Experience in Connecticut and Greenwich political life, as well as a career of teaching politics in a university.

The best advice ever shared with me was...

Always consider the other person's point of view. They might be right.