Patch Candidate Profile: Janette Lamoureaux​, Newtown Board Of Finance

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

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

Janette Lamoureaux is running for election to the Newtown Board of Finance as a Democrat.

Education.

BS Accounting

What is your occupation?

Controller 23 years

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

Husband Jason, Laurel, Cole and Junipurr (fur babies)

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

No

Why are you seeking this office?

I am running for office to give back to this beautiful town by putting my financial experience to work.

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

Transparency in how tax dollars are being spent.

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

I have over 23 years of experience working in finance. For the past 8 years I have served as a Controller for medium size businesses and understand the importance of ensuring that each dollar spent is done so wisely and after researching the best options.

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

Currently responsible for assembling the annual budget including procuring vendors.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

Beware of little expenses; a small leak will sink a great ship. - Benjamin Franklin-