Guilford Republican Primary: Ted Sands Seeks BOE Nomination

GUILFORD, CT — Guilford holds its Republican primary Tuesday, Sept. 14 for the Board of Education candidates. Registered Republicans may vote at regular polling places from 6 a.m. until 8 pm.

Patch contacted primary candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Ted Sands, 76, is seeking the Republican Party nomination for Board of Education.

Occupation: Retired Investment Banker

Family: Wife-Caroline Herrick Daughter- Heather Sands Son- Alex Sands

Experience: Board Of Education and Economic Development Commission

Family in government: No

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

The safety of our children and school employees as we reopen our schools to five day a week in person instruction is our most pressing issue. I support mandatory vaccination for our school employees and for those children who are age eligible. In addition I support mandatory masking when in school buildings.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I have eight years of experience on the BOE. In addition, I have the academic and work training to understand large, and complex budgets.