Monroe Election: Gregory Beno For Board Of Finance

MONROE, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in Monroe will be on the ballot.

To help readers make an informed decision on Nov. 2, Patch has reached out to local candidates to share their views on various topics of importance in town.

Occupation: Director Of Contact Center – Inside Sales For Large National Corporation

Experience: Monroe Board of Finance

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

The most important issue facing the town and specifically the Board of Finance is maintaining the strong financial position of the town and simultaneously providing the funding to allow us to deliver the high level of services that the townspeople expect.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

Unlike my opponent I, I developed and managed multiple P&Ls which included budgeting and driving revenue while maintaining cost controls to maintain profitability. Moreover, I gained non-profit leadership experience as a Board of Director for the Fairfield Chamber of Commerce. While serving on the Board, and I approved and oversaw stringent and transparent budget adherence as well as helped create long-term financial goals.

Accomplishments:

Incumbent – Board of Finance
Former Board of Directors Fairfield Chamber of Commerce

Other issues:

Growing up and returning to Monroe with my family affords me the unique opportunity to bridge my life’s experience to my cherished hometown. As a fiscal conservative, I will represent our residents and collaborate with other fellow elected officials to ensure we spend within our means, control taxes, and and attract businesses to town.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I am currently an incumbent on the Board of Finance. Monroe is my hometown, I returned home to raise my kids in a fiscally responsible community supportive of family values, a superior education all the while offering fun and exploration through our parks and recreation program. After graduating from Masuk, and I earned a BA from Stonehill College and an MBA from Quinnipiac University.