Submitted by Josh Brown, Republican candidate for BET
I’m Josh Brown and I am running as a Republican for the Board of Estimate and Taxation (BET).
We need to do better for our Town, and so I am also asking you to vote for me and the 5 other candidates that committed to work together with me to make a better BET: Sally Bednar, Harry Fisher, Joe Kelly, Joe Pellegrino and Leslie Tarkington.
I am a lifelong resident of this great Town. I worked as a management consultant for over 30 years, providing operational, organizational and systems consulting services to large and mid-sized companies. I have also served as a fiscal officer for two companies.
I am in my 32nd year serving as a member of the Town’s Representative Town Meeting. I was first elected to the RTM in north Greenwich (district 10) moved to Cos Cob and continued to serve (district 8), moved and continued to serve again to central Greenwich (district 1) and most recently moved to Byram (district 4). Through the 32 years, I was elected as the RTM Finance committee chair (10 years), then chair of the RTM Education committee (8 years), and currently chair of RTM Town Services Committee and Labor Contracts committee. Additionally, I served as chair of district 8 and served on two moderators committees, one to align the capital planning process with the Plan of Conservation and Development, and the second for RTM governance. I also served on a committee to amend the Town charter.
People tell me I am known as level-headed, able to work hard and lead through challenges, and as someone who can define and implement workable, pragmatic solutions. I believe in questioning the status quo, the way things get done, and view change as a good thing. I am inclusive and respectful of others’ opinions. I find that better things result from hard work, collaboration and civility, qualities I intend to bring to the job of working with others for the best of Greenwich.
In the BET, I will work alongside Sally B, Joe K, Joe P, Harry F and Leslie L, for the betterment of our Town, for all of our Town. Working together with the exceptional candidates I am honored to be associated with, we will bring our collective talents to the task of making sure every dollar is spent wisely, and leaders held accountable.
Please vote for me, Sally Bednar, Harry Fisher, Joe Kelly, Joe Pellegrino and Leslie Tarkington. We can and will deliver for you.