Patch Candidate Profile: Carolyn Sires For Branford RTM, District 5

BRANFORD, CT — Election Day on Nov. 4 is fast approaching, and there are a number of key races on the ballot.

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

Candidate's Name:
Carolyn Sires

What office are you seeking?
RTM District 5

What town do you live in?
Branford

Party Affiliation:
Republican

Occupation:
Physical Therapist (35 years)

Family:
Three brothers. Robert Sires (CPA), Ronald Sires( COO/NIH), Paul Sires (Yale PD Detective Ret.)

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
RTM (two terms)

Why are you seeking this office?
To contribute my strengths of working for people

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Safety and Speeding. I will support Police budgets, projects, staffing and recommendations

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
Spending vs Saving for budgets, projects and staffing

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Availability of affordable housing for seniors, disabled and veterans

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
Private Practice Physical Therapy owner since 1990 proves my ability to offer sound business attributes with word of mouth reference. Balanced budgets, contract negotiations, hiring long term professional colleagues, privacy compliance, sensitive subject matter, follow (local, state and federal) rules, protocols and ordinances

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
You can accomplish anything you want to through hard work and perseverance. Mom (RN) was my moral and professional compass

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
Sires Never Tires! I will give my utmost of time, energy, determination and dedication