Ridgefield Election: Robert Lavelle For Board Of Finance

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

Patch contacted candidates to answer questions about their campaigns.

Republican Robert Lavelle, 70, is running for Board Of Finance in Ridgefield.

Occupation: Retired IT Professional

Family: Wife - Linda Lavelle

Experience: 7 years on Ridgefield Board Of Assessment Appeals

Family in government: No

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

Two Issues. 1) Oversight of Sewer System modifications. 2) Proper sizing and planning for new Police and Fire Department building.

Critical differences between me and my opponents:

I have spent considerable time managing large IT departments and projects and know how to spot and fix roadblocks that would cost time and money.

Accomplishments:

BBA degree Financial Accounting, graduated summa cum laude. 10 years experience in accounting positions, 30 years in IT personnel, projects and relationship management positions with AT&T, and Chase and Macy's.

Other issues:

I will function as a neutral analyst, working as part of a team to make the best financial decisions for Ridgefield. Our campaign slogan is Balanced Leadership, and with the goal of changing BOF party representation from 4 - 1 to 3 - 2.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I mentor young men and help them make good life choices. This has been my most challenging and most important role. I served for seven years on the Ridgefield Board of Assessment Appeals and will bring the same nonpolitical and analytical process to the Board Of Finance.