Patch Candidate Profile: Heather Goetz, Simsbury Board Of Selectmen

SIMSBURY, CT — Simsbury Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns and will be publishing candidate profiles as Election Day draws near.

Simsbury resident Heather Goetz is running for the Simsbury Board of Selectman as a Republican.

The following is Goetz's questionnaire sent to Patch:

Name

Heather Goetz

How old will you be as of Election Day?

N/A

Does your campaign have a website? If so, include the URL here.

https://secure.anedot.com/heat...

What city or town do you live in?

Simsbury

What office are you seeking?

Board of Selectmen

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education

BA, Boston College, PA-C Cornell Medical College

What is your occupation?

N/A

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

Married, mother of three children

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Simbury Library Board of Trustees 2019, Simsbury Board of Selectmen 2021

Now we'd like to ask a few questions about your reasons for running and your general views on politics and government. First, why are you seeking this office?

I believe public service is a way of contributing to a community that has given me and my family so much.

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

Receiving the best value for the taxes they pay. I intend to continue to bring transparency, pragmatism and discipline to the budgetary process.

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

I believe comparative politics is unhealthy for our community and our country. That said, my philosophy as an elected official is to listen first to my constituents and to then represent collaboratively and faithfully for the good of the community.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?

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

I have a diverse background including financial services (Goldman Sachs) , medical (Weill Cornell School of Medicine) and community volunteerism, including board of selectmen, historic district commission chair, Simsbury Library Board of Trustees Strategic Planning Co-Chair, PTO President, Healing Meals and Rotary Club.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

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