Madison Election 2021 Al Goldberg Running For Board Of Selectmen

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

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Democrat Al Goldberg, 74, is running for Madison Board of Selectmen.

Occupation: Public Service

Family: Father of twins. Both graduated Daniel Hand High School, class of 1995.

Experience: Madison Board of Finance 2005-2007; Madison First Selectman 2007-2009; Madison Town Selectman 2009-present; and Madison Pension Committees for Police, Fire, and Town Employees, Chairman, 2011-present

Family in government: No

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

Continue the re-orientation of municipal government. 1. Re-orienting our municipal government toward enhancing our quality of life, encouraging civic engagement, and embracing our hopes and dreams. 2. Re-orienting our municipal government to one which finds ways to move forward, even on the most difficult issues, which genuinely believes in building consensus, and which respects the wisdom of the voters. 3. Re-orienting municipal government so as to align with this community’s values. We need to emphasize the expectation of collaboration, attention to due process, respect for the spirit of our Town Charter, tri-board collegiality, and the graciousness of listening, openness, and and kindness.

Accomplishments:

With consummate pride, I have served on this board for 14 years, both as a Selectman and as a First Selectman. I have acquired an invaluable and deep understanding of our town government's structure, operations, and limitations, and have learned how to get things done. I have a record of building consensus with my Selectmen colleagues and reaching bi-partisan compromise. In my personal and professional life, I have tried to live out the values of civility, kindness, and collaboration that I believe are core to Madison and this community. In short, I have the experience, temperament, and passion to be a reliable servant leader to the people, and an effective colleague to elected, appointed, and volunteer leaders.

Other issues:

My vision of town government: A vehicle to retain and sustain the values we cherish. A vehicle to shape and build consensus for our future. A vehicle to enhance Madison for those who follow.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

During my first campaign for Selectman, I climbed aboard an old bike, strapped on my helmet, and cycled back and forth across town, speaking with thousands of voters and hearing countless answers to my favorite question: “What brought you to Madison?” I learned that educational and professional opportunities, an appreciation of natural beauty, and a desire to live well are the common thread for nearly all of us. I know there is still much work to be done to make good on the hopes and dreams of our residents, so I choose to continue to offer to serve. I have been humbled every day since by the trust you've placed in me, and am proud of what we've accomplished.