Greenwich Candidate Profile: Bruce Pflug 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 Bruce Pflug, 60, is running for re-election to Greenwich's Representative Town Meeting (District 5). A Riverside resident, he works as a university professor of economics and finance.

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

Upcoming issues facing Greenwich/Riverside are the Nathaniel Witherell, Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, Greenwich Plan of Conservation and Development (POCD), Greenwich Plaza Redevelopment Plan, the Northwest Fire Station and the Board of Education budget.

We need to address these issues in the headwind of poor fiscal health of CT. There will be increased financial pressure on Greenwich, and particularly Riverside. I intend to hold town officials accountable regarding allocation of limited resources, the budget and our tax dollars.

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

I want Riverside to maintain its splendor and beauty and continue to be a wonderful place where families want to raise their children, grow and live for life. Riverside can continue to be safe, provide outstanding education, and a healthy environment. We can do this while being fiscally conservative.

I need your vote to continue serving on the RTM as a representative of the people of Riverside. As a member of the RTM, I am working to represent taxpayers, offer a check and balance on spending, and hold town officials accountable.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Respect for all opinions. This is a team effort and we need to work together as a team with respect and dignity for all.

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

As a current RTM member, I have worked very hard on the Public Works Committee, the Budget Oversight Committee and the Parks & Rec Committee. I have also taken a strong advocate position for the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center.

The best advice ever shared with me was...

More is gained by listening than gained by opining.

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

• Incumbent member of RTM
• Public Works Committee member
• Parks & Rec Committee Alternate
• University professor of economics and finance
• Riverside resident since 1999
• Thirty-five years senior finance professional
• Experience in building consensus in challenging environments
• Served as trustee placing students of need into advanced education programs
• Active in Riverside - fundraiser for schools, coach, mentor to local small businesses