Greenwich Candidate Profile: Lauren Rabin For Selectman

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.

Republican candidate Lauren Rabin, 57, is running for town selectman against Democratic incumbent Sanford "Sandy" Litvack. She currently serves on the Greenwich Board of Education and is a former member of both the Representative Town Meeting and the Board of Human Services.

Additionally, she has worked for 35 years in both training and development and marketing and communication. She lives in Greenwich with her husband of 30 years, David, and has two sons, Scott and Eric.

In June, Rabin announced she would be throwing her hat in the ring for the town selectman race.Her decision came after being discussed by two Republican Town Committee (RTC) search committees, one that wanted her to run again for Board of Education and another that considered her a good candidate for the position of selectman.

Forced to choose between the two, Rabin decided to go with the one she has had on her mind for some time.

"Running for selectman is something that I have thought about for a while," Rabin said to Patch in June. "As time unfolded, I discussed it with my family and people who are close to me. I decided that was the position I wanted to try to win."

See also: Board Of Education Member Joins Greenwich Selectman Race

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

Improving our infrastructure while preserving our environment. I intend to work with the Board of Selectmen and the Board of Estimation and Taxation, as well as other boards, commissions and volunteer groups in support of the planning of conservation and development.

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

I have vast experience with boards and multiple town departments, grew up and raised my children in Greenwich and have professional experience exclusively in the high-tech industry.

[My opponent has] expressed that the role was not needed, does not seem to be known widely within town hall and is not visible at many town-wide events.

List other issues that define your campaign platform:

Schools, services, spending, economic growth, health and aging.

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

My prior civic service, service as secretary or treasurer in my civic and volunteer roles, experience within town hall, and my professional experience in training, marketing and communications.

The best advice ever shared with me was...

Be kind, no exceptions.

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

My focus will be to ensure our town works better for every resident and business and that mine will be a dedicated voice for our community (the one I care so deeply about and have dedicated decades to serve).