Tax Collector Candidate Q&A: Gisela Harma

On November 8, 2011 Stonington will hold its municipal election. Stonington-Mystic Patch asked each candidate to answer a questionnaire to give residents information about his or her background. For additional election coverage visit Elections 2011.

Name:  Gisela Harma

Party Affliation: Republican endorsed by both parties.

Age:  62

Address:  River Street in Pawcatuck

Hometown:  Pawcatuck

Employment (if retired, when and from what): Stonington Tax Collector

Education: Paralegal/Certified Connecticut Tax Collector

Incumbent? (if yes, first elected when):  November 1997

Previous elected experience: Stonington Board of Education – 8 years

Civic experience (appointments, non-profits):

• New London County Tax Collectors’ Assn. President
• CT State Tax Collectors’ Assn. Board of Directors
• Co-Chair State Tax Collectors’ Assn. Legislative Committee
• CT State Tax Collectors’ Certification Committee
• Stonington Prevention Council
• Stonington Youth Services
• LEARN Board of Directors – Chairman, 1993-1997; Fiscal Officer 1990-1993
• Stonington Board of Education Negotiating Committee; Policy Committee Budget Committee
• Stonington Education Fund Board of Directors