Tolland Election 2023: Robert Burns, ZBA

TOLLAND, CT — Robert Burns is running for a seat on the Tolland Zoning Board of Appeals in the 2023 election.

Name

Robert D Burns

How old will you be as of Election Day?

Decline to answer

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

https://www.tollandrepublicans...

What city or town do you live in?

Tolland

What office are you seeking?

Zoning Board of Appeals

If you are running in a district, you can specify the district here.

n/a

Please give us your party affiliation.

Republican

Education.

High School Diploma, Tolland High School; Manchester Community College, University of Connecticut

What is your occupation?

Logistics Manager

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

Lisa Burns, spouse; married for 22 yrs.

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?

No

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

Current a Zoning Board of Appeals from 2018 to current

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 am seeking this office because I want to give back to my community. I grew up in Tolland and lived her for most of my life.

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

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is affordable living in Tolland.

With increased taxes and demands on personal finances, it has been challenging to balance it all. As a ZBA commissioner, I serve my constituents by bringing my logistic management experience and a common sense approach to problem solving.

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

The main difference is my many years of management experience. I’ve learned to listen fully and work to achieve a pathway to success where all parties are agreeable.

If you are challenging an incumbent, in what way has the current officeholder failed the community?

n/a

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

Other issues that I’m concerned about are public safety and deregulation. First, the safety of our town should never be in question. Families should feel comfortable going to the store, gym or parks without worry. And secondly, I’m concerned about the deregulation agenda coming from the state. Towns should have a say in what happens within their neighborhoods.

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

Again, my management experience and leadership training have helped me in negotiations, mediation and critical thinking.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?

My Dad was my biggest supporter. He was a Marine who told me “Never give up”.