Stamford Election Profile: Lindsey C. Miller For Board Of Reps.

STAMFORD, CT — Election Day on Nov. 2 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot in Stamford.

Patch reached out to candidates for local office to get more information on their campaigns and the issues that are facing the city.

Democrat Lindsey C. Miller, 68, is running for Stamford Board of Representatives District 7.

Occupation: Retired

Experience: Stamford Board of Representatives District 7

Family in government: No

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

The single most pressing issue is the school infrasturcture. I intend to work to correct our decaying schools while remaining fiscally responsible.

Accomplishments:

I am a member Glenbrook Neighborhood Association (GNA). I attend the GNA meetings and participate in GNA activities such as neighborhood clean-up days so that I can to obtain neighborhood updates and listen to constituent concerns. As a member of the Connecticut College Board of Trustees I was involved in the oversight of the financial operations of the college.

Other issues:

1. We need to strive to increase the diversity within the City of Stamford employee ranks to better reflect the diversity of Stamford's citizens.
2. The City should develop a long-term plan to support Stamford's population growth. For example, we need to devise strategies to provide below market rate housing, additional parking, and high-speed internet.
3. There needs to be a more balanced approach to development that addresses the infrastucture requirements of the City.

What else would you like voters to know about you?

I have 40 years of financial experience and leadership positions at IBM. In addition, I have an MBA in Finance and a law degree. Because of my professional background I developed solid analytical skills and became an effective problem solver. I learned how to build excellent relationships with even the most demanding of customers.

My professional experience, education, and hard work on the 29th Board led to me being asked to continue on the 30th Board and also serve on the Special Outside Counsel Committee, Investment Advisory Committee, and Code of Ethics Revision Committee.