Norwalk Election 2021: Read Auerbach For Common Council

NORWALK, CT — Election Day is approaching fast, and a number of key positions in town 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 a few topics.

Republican Read Auerbach, 73, is running for the Common Council in Norwalk.

Occupation: Fire Captain Norwalk Fire Dept

Family:

• Daughter: Tiffany, 33
• Son: David, 30
• Grandson: Christopher, 3 months

Experience: Third Taxing District Treasurer

Family in government: No

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

I am not against development, but I feel that we need smart development rather than overdevelopment. I have talked to may residents in East Norwalk and greater Norwalk, and by far this is the most pressing issue.

Listening to the residents' concerns is probably the most important way to help with these issues, which I intend to do.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I am not a politician, just a concerned Norwalk resident that wants to be involved in the decisions that are being made that I feel do not have the best interests of our citizens. I want them to have a voice and I am willing to be that voice.

Accomplishments:

1. Currently Third Taxing District Treasurer for the past two years and running unopposed for the next two year term
2. Norwalk Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
3. Board of Directors Marvin Beach Association and where I have lived for the past 66 years
4. Served on the East Norwalk Improvement Association
5. Former Board of Director and current member at The Shore and Country Club
6. Member of The South Norwalk Boat Club
7. Member of The Catholic Club

Other issues:

1. The traffic in Norwalk is out of control and all the residents I have talked to are in agreement.
2. I want to ensure that the residents and taxpayer concerns are not ignored. I will always be available to listen to what is important to our residents.
3. Support our police and fire departments. The city has grown to the point that we need more staffing levels.
4. Work to keep East Norwalk the amazing community that I grew up in. We do not need an Amazon distribution center at the former Norden site.
5. Protect our parks, especially Calf Pasture, where there are out of state vehicles dropping off people regularly.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

1. I have proudly served and continue to serve for 43 years as a Fire Captain for the Norwalk Fire
Department.
2. I grew up in Norwalk attending Norwalk schools: Old Marvin School on Gregory Boulevard, Nathan Hale Middle School, Norwalk High School (Class of '66).
3. I love Norwalk, it is who I am and I'm proud of that fact.
4. Live in the same home in East Norwalk where I grew up 66 years and counting.