Patch Candidate Profile: Gerald Leventhal For Southbury Finance Commission

SOUTHBURY, 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:
Gerald Leventhal

What office are you seeking?
Finance Commission

What town do you live in?
Southbury

Campaign Website

Party Affiliation:
Democrat

Occupation:
Retired from Child Welfare public and private Admin. after 43 years

Family:
Wife Kathy, 3 children and 5 grandchildren

Does anyone in your family work in politics or government?
No

Previous public office, appointive or elective:
No

Why are you seeking this office?
To have some influence in the budgetary process that has seen large increases in taxes at the expense of citizens and seniors by cutting services.

The single most pressing issue facing my constituents is ____, and this is what I intend to do about it:
Affordability

What are the major differences between you and the other candidates seeking this post?
New blood and new ideas vs. the current administration of 12 years and their spending habits.

What other issues do you intend to address during your campaign?
Supporting the rehire of the Economic Development Director; Restoring cut senior services (who contribute 1/3 of the Town’s total budget

What accomplishments in your past would you cite as evidence you can handle this job?
I have developed and managed a 20+ million dollar budget. I have worked in both the private and public sectors. I have prioritized important services while cutting waste.

What is the best advice anyone ever gave you?
The bigger the challenge the bigger the need to rise to the occasion

Is there anything else you would like voters to know about yourself and your positions?
I put my full self in any commitment I make