Greenwich Candidate Profile: Judith Goss 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 Judith Goss, 63, is running for a seat on the Representative Town Meeting (District 1). She is a Republican and a resident of the town of Greenwich.

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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 need to maintain and improve facilities and infrastructure in a fiscally responsible manner. Projects need to be prioritized.

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

I believe long term borrowing is NOT desirable. The average Greenwich taxpayer cannot sustain continuing mill rate increases.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Unfettered development is having negative impacts on the quality of life in town. Planning could hopefully alleviate some of them.

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

Participation in the Community Development Block Grant Committee.

The best advice ever shared with me was...

Don't worry about what others do, say and think.

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

I thank the voters of District 1 for my two previous terms. There is much to learn about the workings of town government and hopefully my ability to represent them has improved.