Guilford Election 2021: Sandra Ruoff Running For Selectman

GUILFORD, CT —The state Municipal Election is Tuesday, Nov. 2.

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Sandra Ruoff, 74, is running for Board of Selectmen in Guilford.

Occupation: Public Librarian For 47 Years. Public Library Director For Thirty Years Of The 47

Family: N/a

Experience: Member of Guilford Board of Selectmen

Family in government: No

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

Lack of affordable housing. I am currently the chair of the Housing for Economic Development Plan committee. We are in the midst of supervising a project of 20-30 affordable apartments in town center Guilford to add to our stock of affordable housing.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

My 30 years of managing a town department (library) and developing many operating budgets and capital plans, plus my experience with how town government works.

Accomplishments:

Managed a complete renovation/addition of a 34,000 square ft building and brought it in under budget. Organized a successful campaign to raise $1,000,000 for library expansion with no previous fundraising experience.

Other issues:

Support Guilford’s qualifications to be a gold participant in Sustainable CT. Continue to support our K-12 educational system. Continue supporting our fine parks and other recreational activities. Continue to assess thoughtful land acquisitions.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am grateful to be part of a group who are working to keep Guilford the great town that it is while being mindful of taxpayer expense.