South Windsor Candidate Profile 2019: Janice Snyder, Council

SOUTH WINDSOR, CT — South Windsor's election season is heating up, and there are plenty of contested races with candidates eager to represent their town in November's municipal election. Patch asked candidates to answer questions about their campaigns, and has been publishing candidate profiles as election day draws near.

Janice Snyder

Age (as of Sept. 1, 2019)

62

Town of Residence

South Windsor

Position Sought

Town Council

Party Affiliation

Republican

Family

Husband Mark of 33 years; Sons Jeffrey and his wife Laura, David; Grandaughter Leah Louise of 4 months

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

I worked at the State of Connecticut, Department of Transportation (retired in 2016); Son David Snyder is a Food Services Supervisor II at the Department of Corrections

Education

High School and some college courses

Occupation

Retired from the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation after 41 years of service working in Purchasing and Materials Management. Retired as the Assistant Director of Purchasing and Materials Management

Previous or Current Elected or Appointed Office

Currently serving as a Town Councilor (since 2011); Served on Board of Education from 1997 to 2011 was Chair for 4 years and Vice Chair for 6 years.

Campaign Website

theswrtc.org

The single most pressing issue facing our town/district is _______, and this is what I intend to do about it.

Controlling Spending and Taxes. Our Republican Team will focus on maintaining town services that our residents enjoy and leveraging revenue from our many new Economic Development projects to offset tax increases. We firmly believe that South Windsor's increased revenue, due to the grand list growth, should have been financial relief to our residents - not utilized for increased spending. Revenue growth continues thanks to the tireless efforts of our former Town Manager Matthew Galligan, his successes should be directed at tax relief - not tax increases.

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

Our Republican Team has over 75 years of volunteer service to the Town of South Windsor in a wide variety of capacities. Every Republican Town Council Candidate has served on the South Windsor Board of Education and three of us have served as Board Chair. Our experience and leadership has given us extensive first hand knowledge to look closely into and effectively manage operations, budgeting and financials. We understand how government works, believe in total transparency and have no hidden agenda other than to keep South Windsor AFFORDABLE for ALL residents and to maintain our vibrant community and quality of life.

List other issues that define your campaign platform

Our Republican Team is dedicated to supporting Education and Public Safety in South Windsor.

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

TOWN: I have personally served South Windsor in a volunteer capacity for over 25 years. I was Wapping Elementary PTO President; President of the South Windsor PTO Council; Member of the Citizens Budget Advisory Committee; Served on the SWHS Referendum in 1988 on Finance Committee, Timothy Edwards Middle School Referendum in 1996 as President of the Committee, currently the Elementary School 10 year Plan as a Core Committee Member; Member of the Town of South Windsor Strategic Planning Committee; Served on the Board of Education Labor Contract Committees (Teachers, Support Staff, Custodians, Administrative Managers and Nurses); President of the South Windsor Community Foundation, Inc. since 2003 responsible for granting more than $150,000 to civic and community organizations and acting as Fiduciary to over 12 local groups; Currently Liaison to Planning & Zoning, Library Board, Open Space Task Force; Committee Member of South Windsor Arts, Agricultural & Nature (SWAAN), Energy, Personnel, Capital Projects (acted as Chair and currently Vice Chair), Chair of the South Windsor Operation Graduation Alcohol and Substance Free Event for High School Graduates; Trained and certified member of the South Windsor Community Emergency Response Team (CERT); Recipient of the Board of Education's Gene Policelli Community Service Award.

PROFESSIONALLY: 41 Years at the State of Connecticut Department of Transportation responsible for Purchasing, Contracts, Logistics, Materials Management, Winter Road Maintenance and Equipment procurement, Fuel Control Administration for all State of Connecticut fleets including Underground Tank Management services, Managed staff of over 55 Administrative, Clerical and Maintenance Field employees, Certified in Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Emergency, Pandemic and Disaster Operations; Recipient of the State of Connecticut Innovations, Teamwork and Unsung Hero Awards.

The best advice ever shared with me was ...

Much of my personal and professional advice has come from my family and business mentors throughout the years. I continue to use these words of wisdom to guide my principals and values: "Be kind and considerate always remember the less fortunate", "Embrace and value diverse ideas", "Respect isn't given it is earned", "Learn something new every day", "Teamwork equals Success", "Plan your Work then Work your Plan", "Compromise is the key to moving forward", "Don't get too big for your britches - there is always someone more important and less important than you"

What else would you like voters to know about yourself and your positions?

My Husband and I have lived in South Windsor for over 33 years, raised our two sons here and are thrilled to be part of this wonderful town. Since my husband and I retired, we have no plans to move away from South Windsor and are both enjoying our retirement in our community with neighbors, friends and family. I am personally dedicated and loyal to South Windsor and am hopeful that voters will give me the opportunity to continue to serve.