Patch Candidate Profile: Enid Lipeles​, Monroe Town Council

MONROE, CT — The 2023 municipal election is heating up in Monroe and there are plenty of races with candidates eager to serve in elected office.

Monroe Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Enid Lipeles, 81, is running for re-election to the Monroe Town Council as a Republican.

Education.

Masters in Teaching

Do you have a family? If so, please tell us about them.

Married over 60 years, 3 married children and 7 grand children.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

Have you ever held a public office, whether appointive or elective?

Yes, Monroe Town Council, Monroe Park and Rec

Why are you seeking this office?

I have served on the Monroe Town Council for many years and would like to continue serving. My contributions to the council have been positive and have helped the town of Monroe.

Please complete this statement: The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Quality town government. Town management maintained contained costs.

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

I have extensive experience on the Monroe Town Council.

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

Quality leadership and reelection many times

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Thoroughly understand a situation before determining an approach to resolve the issue at hand.

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

I joined the Monroe Republican Party over 60 years ago.

My first involvement in town government was Park and Recreation. I joined the group and quickly advanced to be its Chairman.

I then ran for, and was elected to, Chairman of the Monroe Town Council. I still serve on Town Council In this position. I have become very familiar with the town budget, Monroe road maintenance, and Interviewing perspective town employees. Reviewing and approving recommendations made by of the Monroe First Selectman.

My husband and I moved to Monroe in 1965 I had been hired as a Chemistry teacher at Masuk High School. I taught for 43 years! In this position I was honored as Finalist for Connecticut Teacher of the Year, Outstanding North American Chemistry Teacher, and Connecticut Science Teacher of the Year. When I retired from teaching, I was head of the science department.

When students would ask questions that I did not know the answers to, I would research the subjects to provide answers. This made me search many chemistry journals. I was published eleven times in various chemistry journals. These published articles include: “Rediscovered Elements,” ”How to Organize a Statewide Chemistry Competition,” ”Amadeo Avagadro,” and “My Year as a Mentor.”

My 20 years experience serving on the Monroe Town Council makes me an excellent person to continue serving on it.